The troops of the Nigerian Army deployed under the exercise Ayem Akpatuma, have announced the arrest of some suspected criminals at Takum, Taraba state, alleging that they may have been sponsored to cause mayhem in the area.
They were arrested on March 24, according to a statement by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, the director of Army public relations.
“One of the suspects, Rapheal Yakwa was arrested while taking unauthorized and suspicious photographs in a military event.
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Some of the suspects. Credit: Nigerian Army
“During the preliminary investigation it was revealed that he was among some youths been sponsored by certain individuals of Taraba state to cause uprisings in the area.
“He has also confessed to have participated in most nefarious activities of a group, this was further proven by series of media content discovered on his mobile phone.
One of the suspects. Credit: Nigerian Army
“His confession has led to the arrest of another suspect, Irambariye Mamman who is said to be the youth leader as well as the leader of the group.
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“Also apprehended is one Mr Micah Audu, who also confessed to being member of the gang,” the statement said.
NAIJ.com earlier reported that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council to declare killer herdsmen as terrorists.
Another arrested suspect. Credit: Nigerian Army
The report said that the group called on the UN to “Urgently hold a special session on Nigeria and to visit the country to press the authorities to end continuing killings and destruction of property by suspected herdsmen across Nigeria, particularly in the North-Central of the country.”
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