Nigerian Army arrest Taraba killings mastermind

Nigerian Army trops on exercise AYEM AKPATUMA have arrested two persons, Danasebe Gasama and Danjuma, a.k.a. American, in connection with the killings and uprising in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State.
Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday.
He explained that the suspects were arrested at Takum following an intelligence that they were the coordinators of several attacks both on Fulani and the locals.
“Preliminary investigation has further identified these two individuals as key players in the killings and uprising in the two Local Government Areas of the State.
“The general public is advised to always give useful and timely information to the security agency for prompt action”, Chukwu added.
On Thursday, no fewer than 25 people were killed in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen in Jandeikyula village of Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba.