Troops of the 93 Battalion of the Nigerian Army has handed over a notorious mercenary and 12 other suspected criminals to the Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, as part of efforts at ensuring safety of citizens and property in the State.

This was made known by Sagir Musa, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations of the 82 Division who noted that the handover was in compliance with a directive from the 82 division of the Army.

“The Battalion has successfully transferred/handed over the suspects and the exhibits of 1 x Ak 47 Riffle with 10 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition to the Commissioner of Police, Taraba State for further necessary action. The suspects and the evidences were handed over between 19 and 22 May 2017,” Musa stated.

The suspects include: Babatunde Oladiji – 48 years – a mercenary caught with AK 47 Rifles with 10 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition. He was handed over to the Divisional Police Officer, Takum Local Government, Taraba State.

Others are: “Igba Shiaondo – 26 years, Mngo Asui – 38years, Dengi Usman -28 years, Sani Ali – 20 years, Suleiman Yahaiya – 20 years, Umar Sanda – 19 years, Zakari Umar – 20 years, Ishiaku Gado – 19 years, Mulega Uma – 21 years, Yusuf Gbokolo – 20 years, Msughter Uter – 27 years and Innocent Danwua – 47 years.”

The statement further read: “Similarly, two impersonators, dressed in Nigerian Army camouflage uniform with walking boots, – (Makrop Jonah – 26 years and Nanbal James – 22 years), were apprehended by a patrol team of 93 Battalion at Ibi Local Government Area, Delta State on 5 May 2017.

“On questioning, the suspects claimed to be personnel of the Nigerian Navy Tactical Operations Unit in Delta State on “reconnaissance” for possible deployment on Ibi Water Ways (but) further scrutiny indicated that they are fake.

“They too, were transferred to the Nigerian Police Force Taraba State for necessary action.”