Troops from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade detained a suspected female kidnapper informant in Taraba State.
Markus Grace, the culprit, was caught in Sondi Village, Wukari Local Government Area of the state.
Captain Olubodunde Oni, acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, stated that the suspect was also the girlfriend of a notorious kidnapper.
He said: “Following the recent abduction of one Malam Saidu at his residence in the Vesee community of Ukum LGA, Benue State, troops of 6 Brigade in Sondi village of Wukari LGA of Taraba State conducted an intelligence-led operation on September 6, 2024, and arrested a suspected kidnapper’s informant named Miss Markus Grace for reportedly aiding kidnappers and criminal elements in the area.
“She is also confirmed to be the girlfriend of a notorious kidnapper named Chen, who was reported to be terrorising the general area.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to reveal the extent of her involvement in various criminal enterprises.
“Also, during a separate operation in the late hours of September 5, 2024, troops of the Brigade, while on routine stop-and-search patrols in Bantaje town of Wukari LGA, flagged down a suspicious Blue Toyota Yaris vehicle with Registration Number, Taraba KLD 652 XA, coming from Wukari and heading towards Jalingo.
“Upon being stopped, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes.
“A thorough search of the abandoned vehicle led to the discovery of an AK-47 rifle, an AK47 magazine, and two identity cards of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Mutum Biyu Branch of Gassol LGA of Taraba State bearing Isa Ibrahim and Mallam Isa Tukura.
“Investigation is still in progress to trace and arrest the suspect as well as to ascertain the involvement of individuals with the identity cards.”
