Army apprehend bandit kingpin in Benue

Troops of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Wukari, under the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have arrested a notorious bandit leader in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. 

The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by Lt. Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the brigade.

He described the operation as a major breakthrough, noting that the suspect is believed to be responsible for several cases of kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue–Taraba axis.

“The arrest was carried out on December 22, 2025, during a precision, intelligence-driven operation at Vaase Community, Ukum LGA of Benue State.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of Fidelis Gayama, a high-value suspect long sought by security agencies.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is closely linked to Aka Dogo, a wanted armed group leader.

“The suspect is currently in military custody and will be handed over to the appropriate authority for comprehensive investigation and prosecution in line with extant laws”.

Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Uwa, Commander 6 Brigade, has commended the troops for their professionalism, discipline and operational precision.

He described the arrest as a significant blow to criminal networks operating within the area.

Uwa reaffirmed the Brigade’s unwavering commitment to sustaining offensive operations and ensuring the safety of lives and property.

The Commander further called on members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies in support of ongoing security efforts. (NAN).

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