Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have recorded another major operational success following the arrest of a wanted and notorious kidnap suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Umar Mohammed, who disclosed this on Sunday, said the apprehension of the suspect, Umar Musa Geyi, who has been on the watchlist of security agencies, followed action on credible intelligence.
According to him, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate that has terrorized several communities within the area, is linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident of the Jandei-Kulala general area, who was abducted on 13 November 2025 and remains in captivity.
“Mr. Geyi was arrested after troops intercepted him during a phone conversation in which he confirmed the victim was still being held and demanded a ransom of ₦20 million for his release”, the spokesman said, adding that the suspect is currently in custody undergoing further interrogation to determine the exact location of the victim and facilitate his safe rescue.
Commending the troops for their proactive action, the Commander 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reaffirmed that the Brigade remains fully committed to dismantling criminal networks, rescuing victims, and restoring peace and security across Taraba State.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.
