Taraba govt opens up on whereabouts of Deputy Gov, Aminu Alkali
The Taraba State Government has explained why Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali has been absent since November 2024. His long absence had raised concerns among residents. According to the State Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Zainab Usman, Alkali has been receiving medical treatment after suffering a stroke. The illness affected his ability to speak, but he […]
Boko Haram Terrorist Arrested In Taraba
The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist in Taraba State. The suspect, Gambo Grema, was taken into custody during an operation by the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). This operation focused on tackling terrorism in the region. Grema, also known as […]
Troops arrest suspected gunrunner, recover submachine gun in Taraba
The Nigerian Army is intensifying its efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking in Taraba State. Troops from the 6 Brigade, operating under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), arrested a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman, on January 13, 2025, in the Gassol Local Government Area. Acting spokesperson for the brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, revealed that the operation […]
Nigerian Army Arrests Boko Haram Terrorist, Others in Taraba
The Nigerian Army continues its efforts to tackle terrorism and crime in Taraba State, with recent arrests highlighting its dedication to protecting the region. On December 20, 2024, troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke arrested a suspected Boko Haram member, Nura Yakubu, in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area. According […]
Troops Arrest Three Suspects in Crackdown on Kidnapping Syndicate in Taraba
In a decisive operation to combat crime, troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) successfully dismantled a notorious kidnapping gang in Taraba State. This gang had been terrorizing the residents of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas. The operation began on October 22, 2024, when […]
Former Taraba Emirate Accountant Arrested for the Murder of Emir’s Wives and Children
In a shocking turn of events, Alhaji Nafi’u Yahaya, the former accountant of the Mutum Biyu Emirate in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and brutal murder of the Emir’s wives and five children. This tragedy, which occurred in February 2023, has sent ripples […]
50-Year-Old Road Sweeper Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Taraba
In a heartbreaking incident, a 50-year-old woman named Nemis Usman lost her life after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Taraba State. Nemis was part of “Operation Keep Taraba Clean,” a program dedicated to keeping the state’s streets clean. She was performing her duties early Thursday morning along Yola Road in the Jalingo metropolis […]
Woman Arrested for Burning Step-Grandson’s Lips with Hot Knife in Taraba State
In a heartbreaking incident that occurred in Wukari, Taraba State, a woman has been arrested for a horrific act of child abuse. She is accused of burning her step-grandson’s lips with a hot knife, leaving the young boy with severe injuries. The victim, Chinecherim Julius, was reportedly assaulted by his grandfather’s wife before she inflicted […]