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Gunmen have kidnapped six children of former Secretary to Taraba State Government, Gebon Kataps, alongside their police escort and driver. The state's police command confirmed the incident, but could not ascertain the exact number of victims. Meanwhile, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 950 Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East between May 20, 2021, and January 6, 2022. About 24,059 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to the troops in the region, and 79 terrorists were arrested and 113 kidnapped civilians rescued.