Nigerian Army troops have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The kidnappers were reportedly caught following a distress call from residents of Chachanji village regarding the kidnapping of two persons by a group of about 10 armed men on motorcycles on November 7.
6 Brigade spokesperson Captain Olubodunde Oni said in a statement that 14 motorcycles, two bags of Indian hemp and one locally made pistol were recovered during the rescue operation.
“On approaching the armed group, the superior firepower of the soldiers forced the kidnappers to retreat into the bushes, leaving behind their locally made pistols and two bags of Indian hemp,” he said.
“The thorough exploitation of the area by the troops prevented further criminal activities and disrupted the operations of the kidnappers.”
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In a follow-up operation, troops seized 14 motorcycles from a local drinking den in Mabhakir village, near Agu Centre, on November 9, according to the statement.
Meanwhile, Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has approved N70,000 new minimum wage for workers in Taraba State.
The implementation is effective from November 2024.
This was disclosed by Head of State Service Paul Magida in a statement on Tuesday.
“I wish to inform you that His Excellency the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage for workers in Taraba State with effect from November, 2024,” the statement read.
He said the implementation is in line with the commitment of the present administration to fulfill the aspirations and aspirations of the workers.
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