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Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifle in Taraba

Akanji Philip August 15, 2025

The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Gassol Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued Friday, the command’s spokesperson, James Lashen Saminu,...

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Jukun youths condemn alleged killing of farmer by herdsmen in Taraba

Akanji Philip August 12, 2025

The Jukun Youth Cultural and Development Association, JYCDA, has condemned the killing of one of its members, Nwubu Gani Pujen, in Wukari local government council of Taraba State. The group described the incident...

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BREAKING: Taraba workers to begin indefinite strike

Akanji Philip August 8, 2025

The Organized Labour in Taraba State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, has declared an indefinite strike to commence on Monday, August 11, 2025. The decision, announced...

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Kidnappers attack vehicle, abduct passengers in Taraba — Report

Akanji Philip August 5, 2025

Suspected armed kidnappers attacked a vehicle and took away several passengers on the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, according...

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PCN seals 443 patent medicine shops and pharmacies in Taraba — Report

Akanji Philip June 20, 2025

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the regulatory body mandated to oversee pharmaceutical practice in Nigeria, has sealed 443 premises in Taraba State for various offences. Mr Sulaiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement for the...

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Windstorm kills 6, injures 30 in Taraba — Report

Akanji Philip June 12, 2025

A severe windstorm in Garba-Chede, a town in Bali Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, has claimed no fewer than six lives and left 30 others wounded. Abubakar Dodo, a resident, whose...

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Military bursts kidnap syndicate, arrests three suspects in Taraba – Report

Akanji Philip October 29, 2024 0 Comment

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Jalingo in Taraba state on Monday burst a kidnap syndicate and arrested three suspects in a targeted operation to curb criminal activities in the state. In...

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Troops dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Taraba – Report

Akanji Philip October 24, 2024 0 Comment

The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has said the fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the military. ...

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JUST IN: Troops nab six suspected kidnappers, reject N2m bribe in Taraba

Akanji Philip May 21, 2024 0 Comment

Six suspected kidnappers have been captured in Taraba State by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army. The suspects, according to the Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, were...

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JUST IN: Troops kill three bandits in Taraba

Akanji Philip January 26, 2024 0 Comment

The troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, deployed to Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba, have neutralised three notorious bandits. This is contained in a statement signed by the brigade’s Public...