The troops of the 6th Brigade of Nigeria destroyed the bandits’ hiding place and arrested a notorious gunman in a series of operations in Talaba and the Plateau state.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, who revealed this in a statement on Sunday, March 23, 2025, said the troops also arrested Adamu Yakubu, a high-profile bandit leader (Aka aka aka No Money).
According to the statement, the intelligence report linked the suspect to several gangsters, kidnapping ransoms and violent crimes in the state of Benue and Katsina-Ala local government areas in southern Talaba.
The troops also raided the residences of two Notria gunmen, identified as Irimimiiya Abo and Tanko Adamu (also known as Arewa Mafia), located in Maraba Donga, the local government of Donga is Talaba state of Talaba state and restored weapons.
“In order to continue to work to get rid of the environment of Talaba State and its gangsters and other criminals under Operation Lafiyan Jamaa, this is a unit of the 6th-level Nigerian Army/Department 3, working with the Safe Haven (OPSH) units of the 2nd department, which has achieved great success in recent operations,” the statement reads. ”
“On March 22, 2025, the troops launched a decisive offensive against the border communities between the Karim Ramido Local Government Area of Talaba State and the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“During the removal operation, the troops contacted the bandits and successfully removed them. In the consequences, the troops recovered 1 motorcycle and continued to advance to another major robber stronghold.
“In the second location, believed to be a key hub with more than 70 huts, the troops encountered resistance, but because of the overwhelming firepower of the advance troops, the bandits forced the bandits to abandon the camp.
“The troops recovered another motorcycle and an international passport belonging to Muhammadu Dahiru, which was suspected to be related to the criminal network. The entire camp was subsequently destroyed and burned.
“Further projection forces, the troops headed to the Dutsen Zaki Heights, where they cleared the general area and neutralized several threats.
“In a related development, on 16 March 2025, based on credible intelligence, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army raided the residence of two notorious gunrunners, identified as Irimiya Aboki and Tanko Adamu (aka Arewa Mafia) in Mararraba Donga, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. Although the opinions evaded arrest, a through search of their residence led to the recovery of 4 pistols, 1 pump rifle and 6 cartridges.
“In addition, on March 20, 2025, the troops arrested a high-profile member of the gun group located in the Dongca Local Government Area.
“The troops acted with viable intelligence from reliable informants and successfully arrested Alhaji Mansur Mohammad, with Naira of 1,200,000, aiming to illegally procure weapons.
“Preliminary investigations show that the funds can be traced back to sponsors in Bauchi State.
“In addition, on the same day, the troops arrested a suspicious high-profile robber leader Adamu Yakubu (aka no money, no money). The intelligence report linked the suspect to several cases of robbers, kidnapping ransom, kidnapping ransom, and violent crimes by Katsina-Ala.
“It is worth noting that the suspect and six of his colleagues allegedly carried out a brutal attack on March 10, 2025 in the village of TSE-Shiikaa in Kasina-Alla LGA, where two people were killed, one continued life-threatening injuries, and the others escaped different guns and machete wounds.
“In praising the troops, Commander, 6th Brigade Nigeria/Region 3 OPWS, General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa praised the troops’ commitment and professionalism.
“He further assured the people of Talaba State that the brigade’s determination to continue to take positive action until the bandits and other criminal activities were decisively curbed.
