Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully apprehended a notorious kidnapper, Suleiman Ahmad, in Taraba State, Nigeria. Ahmad, a resident of Bomanda village, allegedly extorted over ₦70 million in ransom from his victims in Lau Local Government Area.
He confessed to abducting approximately 20 individuals and owning an AK-47 rifle used in his operations.
Key Details of the Arrest:
Arrest Location: Maraban Abare, Bomanda, and Karamuke villages
Date of Arrest: November 12, 2024
Arresting Unit: 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke
Accomplice Arrested: Hussaini, a suspected gunrunner, was apprehended on November 15, 2024.
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of law-abiding residents. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping and violent crimes in the region.
Source: Punch
