Troops from the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected informant for kidnappers in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, shared this information in a statement on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He said the suspect, Markus Grace, was arrested after a series of successful military operations aimed at reducing crime in Taraba State.
Captain Oni also revealed that the suspect is the girlfriend of a notorious kidnapper who has been terrorizing the community.
The statement read: “Consequent upon the abduction of one Malam Saidu at his residence at Vesee community in Ukum LGA of Benue State, troops of 6 Brigade in Sondi village of Wukari LGA of Taraba State conducted an intelligence-led operation on 6 September 2024 and arrested a suspected kidnappers’ informant named Miss Markus Grace for reportedly aiding kidnappers and criminal elements in the area.
“She is also confirmed to be a girlfriend to a notorious kidnapper named who was reported to be terrorising the general area.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to unravel the extent of her involvement in various criminal enterprises. ”
