The Nigerian Army yesterday said two persons connected with the killings and uprising in parts of Taraba state have been arrested by troops of Operation Ayam Akpatuma.
Its Director Public Relations, Brig. Gen Texas Chukwu, in a statement disclosed they were arrested in Takum and Ussa local government areas of Taraba State.
According to him: โTroops on exercise AYEM AKPATUMA on 12 April 2018 arrested two persons, Danasebe Gasama and Danjuma a.k.a. American in connection with the killings and uprising in Takum and Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State.
โThe two suspects were arrested at Takum following intelligence that they were the coordinators of several attacks on Fulani and the locals.
โPreliminary investigation has further identified these two individuals as key players in the killings and uprising in the two Local Government Areas of the State.
โThe general public is advised to always give useful and timely information to the security agency for prompt actionโ.
