Taraba couple arrested for ‘working’ with terrorists

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have apprehended three suspects including a couple for allegedly collaborating with terrorists in Taraba State. 

The spokeperson of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Oni Olubo, said the suspects were arrested at Lande Jessy village in Lau Local Government Area of the state.

He stated that an operation carried out by the troops following an intelligence report led to the arrest of the three suspects.

According to the Army spokeperson, the three suspected collaborators are Ahijo Sulaiman, Abdulrahman Isah and Aisha Mohammed.

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Captain Oni revealed that during the investigation, Mohammed who is married to Sulaiman confessed that the latter’s residence was used for hiding weapons after operations by bandits.

“The Nigerian Army remains committed to the protection of lives and property, as well as the preservation of the nation’s territorial integrity.

“We urge the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies as we work together to rid the country of terrorism and other forms of insecurity.” Captain Oni said.