The Police in Taraba State have announced the killing of a notorious militant, Nyamadue, during a gun battle.
Until his death, Nyamadue was believed to be the second-in-command to the wanted criminal Terwase Kwaza, also known as ‘Ghana’.
The State Commissioner of Police, David Akinremi, disclosed this during a press briefing in the state.
Akinremi said that Nyamadue was killed by men of the command in a shootout while operating along Takum Katsina Ala road. Police had acted on intelligence report to confront the criminal gang.
According to him, a G3 rifle with 10 rounds of ammunition and a carche of charms were recovered from him, while other members of the gang ran into the nearby bush with gunshot injuries.
The commissioner, however, advised members of the public in the area to be watchful and report anyone with serious injuries to the police as the injured ones amongst them may be seeking medical attention.
He also revealed that several kidnappers and other criminal elements who have been terrorising the people have been arrested and are currently facing trial.
Akinremi said some of the criminals who confessed to the crimes helped to recover some stolen items that have either been returned to the owners or are still used as exhibits in courts.