Troops Of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Apprehend Suspected Gunrunner In Taraba State, Recover Submachine Gun

Troops Of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Apprehend Suspected Gunrunner In Taraba State, Recover Submachine Gun

The troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have once again demonstrated their commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining security by apprehending a suspected gunrunner named Alhaji Adamu Usman, and recovering an illegally fabricated submachine gun from his possession.

Acting on credible intelligence, on 13 January 2025, troops swiftly launched a carefully planned operation at the suspect’s residence in Maraban Gassol of Gassol Local Government Area. During the search, troops discovered one fabricated Submachine Gun, which is believed to be connected to illegal arms trafficking activities.

Speaking on the successful operations, the Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the troops and reassured the good people of Taraba State of the Brigade’s resolve to continue to maintain peace and combat illicit arms proliferation within the State.

Members of the public are urged to continue providing credible information to security agencies to enable them to effectively address security challenges.