Nigerian Army Speaks On Arresting Taraba State University Student
The attention of Headquarters 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) has been drawn to a social media post alleging that a student of Taraba State University, Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro, was unlawfully picked up by military personnel within the university premises on Friday, 10 October 2025.
The Brigade wishes to clarify that Mr. Yebsonya Gamboro was not among the students initially apprehended and questioned on the said date for illegally wearing military camouflage during a social function held within the school premises. Those students were immediately released after questioning.
However, subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Gamboro was later seen wearing military camouflage and was questioned by a fellow student, Manga Emmanuel Manga, a 200-level Computer Science student who is also a serving personnel (Ex-Boy). This encounter reportedly led to an altercation. During the confrontation, Mr. Gamboro allegedly called some friends and assaulted Mr. Manga, during which the latter’s mobile phone was reported missing.
Following the incident, some of Mr. Manga’s colleagues sought assistance to present Mr. Gamboro to the Brigade for questioning. He was subsequently released the following morning and handed over to the University Security Officer for further investigation and appropriate administrative action aimed at recovering the missing phone.
Headquarters 6 Brigade remains committed to upholding the rule of law, due process, and maintaining cordial relations with all institutions within Taraba State, including Taraba State University. The Brigade does not condone any act of indiscipline or abuse of authority and encourages members of the public to always verify information before dissemination.
It is, however, important to note that Section 110 (1) and Section 251 of the Criminal Code Act (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) make it unlawful for any person who is not a serving member of the Armed Forces to wear or use military uniforms or accoutrements, as doing so constitutes an offence punishable under the law
