Troops nab kidnapper who collected N70m ransom from victims

In Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigerian Army troops from the 6 Brigade have detained a suspect who admitted to kidnapping 20 people and demanding a ransom of N70 million. 

Suleiman Ahmed, a resident of Bomanda village in Lau LGA, was captured on November 12, 2024, during an anti-kidnapping operation that was carried out in Maraban Abbare, Bomanda, and Karamuke villages, according to a statement released by the brigade's Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde.

“The operation was targeted at curbing kidnapping activities in Lau LGA. During initial investigations, Suleiman Ahmed confessed to abducting 20 people and collecting over N70 million in ransom,” Captain Oni said.

He said the suspect also admitted to using an AK-47 rifle in his criminal operations.

“A follow-up operation on November 15 led to the recovery of the weapon from a concealed location and the arrest of one of Ahmed’s accomplices, identified as Hussaini.

“The troops also apprehended a suspected gunrunner at his residence in Mayo Dassa, Lau LGA,” he said.

Captain Oni highlighted that the 6 Brigade is still committed to protecting the safety and security of Taraba State's citizens and is stepping up its efforts to break up the state's criminal networks.

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