The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Taraba State has arrested a 40-year-old man for alleged involvement in illegal checkpoint operations and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The suspect, identified as Jonathan Wunuji, was apprehended on May 2 in Visaula town, located in Kurmi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence reports.
According to the NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Iliya Samaila, the suspect was found with an unlicensed locally fabricated pistol and two live cartridges at the time of his arrest.
He was subsequently paraded at the command’s headquarters in Jalingo.
Samaila further disclosed that the suspect allegedly threatened to open fire on operatives during the arrest but was swiftly disarmed before carrying out the threat.
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Preliminary investigations indicate that Wunuji may have been working with accomplices to intimidate residents and extort money from motorists through an illegal checkpoint he reportedly operated in the area.
The activities were said to have continued despite prior warnings from both community leaders and security agencies.
The NSCDC confirmed that the suspect has confessed to the allegations and will be charged in court accordingly.
Reiterating its commitment to maintaining law and order, the command urged members of the public to support security agencies with timely and credible information, emphasizing the importance of community intelligence in combating crime across Taraba State.
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