Troops Nab 2 Gunrunners in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, have recorded another operational success with the arrest of two suspected gunrunners during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted in Taraba State.
The operation, conducted on January 11, in conjunction with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency, trailed and apprehended a suspected gun runner, Christopher Adamu, also known as “Suffer”.
The suspect was arrested at Sebos Joint, Mayo Dasa General Area in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is actively involved in illegal arms trafficking.
During further interrogation, the suspect confessed to working with an accomplice identified as “Chmn” from Shomo Gari, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state.
Following actionable intelligence obtained from the first arrest, troops apprehended another suspected gunrunner, James Yangyang,, at Tautre Village on the outskirts of Anguwan Bera, Ardo Kola Local Government Area.
Preliminary investigation further revealed that Christopher Adamu had sold an AK-47 rifle to one Bazoe John of Murbai Village, Ardo Kola LGA, in November 2025, confirming the existence of an arms supply network.
Both suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation, after which they will be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution.
The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army /Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the troops and intelligence operatives for their professionalism, vigilance, and synergy in disrupting criminal networks threatening peace and security in Taraba state.
He warned criminals, arms traffickers, and their collaborators that the 6 Brigade will crush them and make the state safer.
Uwa urged members of the public to continue supporting the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with timely and credible information to aid in securing the state, assuring them of confidentiality and prompt action.
