NCCSALW Applauds 6 Brigade’s Operational Achievements In Taraba During North East Zonal Director’s Visit

NCCSALW Applauds 6 Brigade’s Operational Achievements In Taraba During North East Zonal Director’s Visit

The North East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Major General Abubakar Adamu (Rtd), has applauded the operational achievements of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke in Taraba State during a courtesy visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo on 3 October 2025.

In his remarks, Major General Abubakar Adamu (Rtd) expressed delight at the warm reception accorded to him and his team. He commended the successes of 6 Brigade in addressing insecurity within Taraba State through the adoption of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. The Zonal Director explained that his visit was part of a sensitization tour to introduce the mandate of the Centre, which is focused on curbing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the North East. He also highlighted NCCSALW’s readiness to collaborate with security formations through intelligence sharing, sensitization campaigns, and community engagements as part of broader efforts to combat illicit arms.

Responding, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, thanked the Zonal Director and his entourage for the visit. He reaffirmed the Brigade’s readiness to work in synergy with the Centre, stressing that tackling illegal arms proliferation requires a collective approach. He underscored the critical role of communities in vigilance and timely reporting, while noting that reducing the circulation of illicit arms remains central to reinforcing security, peace, and socio-economic development within the state and beyond.

The high point of the visit was the exchange of souvenirs and group photographs to commemorate the occasion.