Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested Umar Musa Geyi, a notorious kidnap suspect terrorizing communities in Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Umar Muhammad, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo.
According to Lt. Muhammad, troops acted on credible intelligence to track and apprehend Geyi at Jandei-Kulamu in Wukari Local Government Area. The suspect had been on the wanted list of security agencies for months.
“The suspect is believed to be a key member of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for several abductions across the area,” the Army spokesperson said.
Preliminary investigations link Geyi to the abduction of Alhaji Jano, a Fulani resident kidnapped on November 13, 2025. Troops reportedly intercepted Geyi during a phone conversation in which he confirmed the victim was still in captivity and demanded a ransom of ₦20 million.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation to determine the exact location of the victim and facilitate his safe rescue,” Lt. Muhammad added.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping in Taraba, as security agencies intensify operations to dismantle criminal networks across the state.
