Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma have arrested some suspected criminals at Takum, Taraba State.
One of the suspects, Rapheal Yakwa, was arrested while taking unauthorized and suspicious photographs in a military event.
The Army alleged that during preliminary investigation, it was revealed that he was among some youths being sponsored by certain individuals in Taraba State to cause uprisings in the area.
Texas Chukwu, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, in a statement said, “the suspect 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.
“His confession has led to the arrest of another suspect, Mr Irambariye Mamman who is said to be the youth leader as well as the leader of the group. Also apprehended was one Mr. Micah Audu, who also confessed to be member of the gang.”
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