Taraba: Soldiers arrest policeman collaborating with militants

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested a police officer found operating alongside armed militia during a recent operation in Usmanu Village, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The arrest came amid a swift military response to renewed communal clashes between the Shomo and Wurkun communities.

The disputes had escalated into violent confrontations, resulting in property destruction, including the burning of houses.

During the operation, soldiers engaged armed assailants at the Fadama axis, neutralising four militants and recovering weapons, including three dane guns, a fabricated AK-47 rifle, twenty-five rounds of ammunition, and two motorcycles.

Investigations revealed that the arrested officer had been aiding the militia, highlighting the complex nature of local security challenges.

The officer is currently undergoing profiling to determine the extent of his involvement.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, praised troops for their professionalism and swift action.

He reassured residents of Karim Lamido and Taraba State that the Army remains committed to restoring peace and urged communities to report suspicious activities.

The Nigerian Army emphasized that operations under Operation Peace Shield, Operation Lafiya Nakowa, and Operation Zafin Wuta will continue, urging citizens to cooperate fully with security agencies.