Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a notorious kidnap suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad, who noted that the breakthrough was achieved as part of Operation Zafin Wuta.
According to the statement, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested the suspect, Umar Musa Geyi, on 22 November 2025 at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari. Geyi, who has long been on the security watchlist, is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for several abductions across the area.
The Army further revealed that preliminary investigations linked him to the 13 November 2025 abduction of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident of the Jandei-Kulala axis, who is still in captivity.
Troops reportedly intercepted Geyi during a phone conversation in which he confirmed that the victim remained in custody and demanded a ₦20 million ransom.
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As of the time of filing this report, the suspect remains in military custody, while efforts continue to locate the victim and ensure his safe rescue.
The Commander of the Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley C. Uwa, commended the troops for their swift and coordinated action.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks and restoring peace across Taraba State, urging residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely and credible information.
