Nigerian Army troops deployed for rescue operation in Taraba State have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers.
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.
In a statement posted on X.com on Tuesday, the Army said 14 motorcycles, two bags of Indian hemp and a locally made pistol were recovered during the rescue operation.
“Upon contact with the armed group, the superior firepower of the troops forced the kidnappers to retreat into the bushes, leaving behind their locally made pistols and two bags of Indian hemp,” the statement read in part.
“The thorough exploitation of the area by the troops prevented further criminal activities and disrupted the operations of the kidnappers.”
However, the statement revealed that in a follow-up operation, troops arrested 12 suspects and seized 14 motorcycles at a local drinking venue in Mabhakir village, close to Agu Center on November 9.
“During intensive investigation, the arrested suspects confessed to being part of the kidnapping operation and identified their leader as Vir John Gata, a notorious terrorist who carries out criminal activities in Southern Taraba and parts of Benue. Was in the wanted list of security agencies to deliver. Tells,” the statement said.
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