The Nigerian Army confirmed on Thursday that its troops have arrested 91 criminal suspects in connection with the kidnapping of some students from the University of Jos (UNIJOS).
The Army in a statement on X said the suspects were also arrested in connection with the attack on Takania Village, farm destruction, armed robbery, drug peddling and cattle rustling amongst others.
“The suspects during interrogation narrated that they were involved in the kidnapping of 7 students of University of Jos in July 2023.”The gallant troops, acting on credible information, also arrested Mr Goma Abubakar and Jibril Abass in connection to the attack on Takania village in Zango Kataf LGA of Kaduna State, where six persons were murdered in cold blood.
The troops also foiled a cattle rustling incident at Maiyanga village in Bassa LGA, rescued 145 cows and handed them over to the owners. As the global community celebrates World Teachers' Day today that was set aside by the United Nations to be celebrated on October 5, annually, Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has saluted teachers in the state for their commitment in the discharge of their duties. Gov.
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