“Acting on this intelligence, troops launched a follow-up operation at Kona Mountain on October 23, resulting in the capture of the gang leader, Dahiru Idi, also known as “Yellow.”

“During interrogation, Dahiru confessed to a recent kidnapping operation involving three victims, from whom the gang had extorted a ransom of 6 million Naira. He also revealed that their AK-47 rifles had been relocated by an associate, Yakubu Dogo, in preparation for another operation.

“Seized items from the suspects included three rings, one Airtel SIM card, an Itel phone, Indian hemp, and various charms,” the statement read partly.

The statement quoted the Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa as lauding the people of Taraba State for their ongoing support and emphasized the military’s commitment to combating terrorism.

“The safety of lives and property remains our top priority. We will continue to work relentlessly to protect the people of Taraba and all Nigerians,” he stated, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities.