Troops Arrest Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Taraba, Demand for ₦20m Ransom Exposed
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have achieved another major breakthrough under Operation Zafin Wuta with the arrest of a notorious kidnap suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops on 22 November 2025 apprehended Mr. Umar Musa Geyi at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari LGA. The suspect, long declared wanted by security agencies, is believed to be a leading member of a kidnap syndicate responsible for terrorising communities in the area.
Preliminary investigations link Geyi to the abduction of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident of Jandei-Kulala, who was kidnapped on 13 November 2025 and remains in captivity. Troops intercepted the suspect during a phone call in which he confirmed the victim was still being held and issued a ₦20 million ransom demand.
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The suspect is currently in military custody as efforts intensify to pinpoint the victim’s exact location and secure his safe rescue.
Commending the troops for their swift and decisive action, the Commander of 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, reiterated the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks, rescuing kidnapped victims, and restoring peace across Taraba State.
He called on residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing security operations.
Troops Arrest Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Taraba, Demand for ₦20m Ransom Exposed