Amanze Chinonye
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a notorious kidnap suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State as part of ongoing operations codenamed Operation Zafin Wuta.
The suspect, Umar Musa Geyi, was apprehended on 22 November 2025 at Jandei–Kulamu following credible intelligence, the Army said on Sunday.
According to military authorities, Geyi long on the wanted list of security agencies is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for attacks and abductions across Wukari and neighbouring communities.
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Preliminary findings link him to the kidnapping of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident abducted on 13 November 2025 in the Jandei–Kulala axis. Troops reportedly intercepted the suspect during a phone conversation in which he confirmed the victim’s continued captivity and demanded a ₦20 million ransom.
Geyi is currently in custody as investigators work to determine the victim’s location and secure his release.
Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops for their swift action and reiterated the Brigade’s resolve to dismantle criminal networks operating in Taraba. He urged residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely and credible information.
The Army says the intensified offensive under Operation Zafin Wuta will continue until communities across the state are fully secure.
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