Troops arrest 10 suspected kidnappers in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigeria Army on Monday arrested 10 suspected kidnappers in multiple operations in Taraba State.

The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Capt. Oni Olubodunde, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jalingo.

He said the operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies followed a tip-off from a credible source.

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He added that the operations took place at Galeri and Kwondo Villages of Ardo-Kola and Bali local government areas of the state.

The spokesman listed the items recovered from the suspects to include an AK 47 rifle and 33 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

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