Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected kidnapper and a Boko Haram terrorist in Taraba State, recovering weapons during their operations.

Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, revealed in a statement on Friday, December 27, 2024, that Musa Suito, a member of a vigilante group, was arrested for his involvement in the kidnapping of a district head in Jalingo.

Suito allegedly exploited his role to identify potential targets for kidnappers. Items recovered from him included a Dane gun and two cartridges.

In a separate operation, troops arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Nura Yakubu, in Bali Local Government Area. Yakubu, who worked as a food vendor, was accused of harbouring terrorists and aiding the kidnapping of a businessman, Mr. Arinze.

The army emphasized its commitment to ensuring security in the region and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to security agencies to combat criminal activities.

The Governor of Bauchi State has called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit current economic policies, arguing that they lack widespread support among Nigerians.

Speaking during a Christmas Day event in Bauchi on December 26, the governor urged the presidency to prioritize the grievances of the masses over pride.

“We are calling on the presidency and the federal government to change their style. Whenever a policy is not popular, they should listen to the people and not assume that whatever they say must stand. This is not a military rule but a democracy,” he said.

He also emphasized the importance of unity across political divides to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. “There is a lot of hardship.

We must work together across party lines and government tiers to provide relief for Nigerians. Leadership is not about ego; it’s about listening and making necessary changes,” the governor added.

His comments come amid widespread criticism of President Tinubu’s economic policies, which many claim have worsened the struggles faced by Nigerians.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has refuted allegations of land grabbing, stating that as the constitutional authority over lands in Abuja, he cannot “grab what he is in charge of.”

Speaking at an end-of-year thanksgiving organized by PDP stakeholders in Ahoada East and West, Rivers State, Wike emphasized his commitment to enforcing rules in the FCT.

“People say land grabbing—do you grab what you are in charge of? I oversee lands in Abuja, so how can I grab what is under my authority? Those grabbing land are the ones I am dealing with,” Wike declared.

He praised President Bola Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve and implement the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” noting, “Yesterday’s failures to enforce rules do not mean they cannot be enforced today. No matter the propaganda, I will always do what is right.”

Wike also dismissed threats and blackmail aimed at him, asserting that his focus remains on executing his duties effectively, regardless of criticism.