Just in: Nigerian Army arrests alleged notorious criminal in Taraba

The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of one Bwesse H Tanimu, an alleged notorious criminal popularly known as Skin, in Taraba state as the efforts to rid some states in central part of the country continues to yield results.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect with other members of his gang still at large are said to be responsible for various criminal activities within Takum and its environ.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to assure the public of protection of lives and property at all times,” a statement by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, the director Army public relations, said.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Army announced it had finished plans to establish a military barracks in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.

Major General Benjamin Ahanotu, the general officer commanding 3 division Jos, made this disclosure in his courtesy visit to Governor Darius Ishaku.

Legit.ng also reported that in line with the on going military exercise Ayem Akpatuma in Taraba state, five suspects were declared wanted in Taraba state.

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A statement by the director army public relations, Brigadier-General Texas Chukwu, the suspects were declared wanted for their alleged roles in the killings in Takum local government area in particular and Taraba state in general.

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Source: Legit.ng