Busting Arms Traffickers: Nigerian Troops Nab Suspected Gunrunner In Taraba

Busting Arms Traffickers: Nigerian Troops Nab Suspected Gunrunner In Taraba

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), has successfully apprehended a suspected gunrunner in Taraba State. The arrest occurred on January 13, 2025, in Gassol Local Government..Busting Arms Traffickers: Nigerian Troops Nab Suspected Gunrunner In Taraba

Area, with the suspect identified as Alhaji Adamu Usman.

According to a statement from Captain Oni Olubodunde, the acting spokesperson for the brigade, the operation was based on credible intelligence. A raid on Usman’s residence in Maraban Gassol led to the discovery of a fabricated submachine gun, believed to be connected to illegal arms trafficking.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their professionalism and bravery. He reassured the public of the brigade’s commitment to tackling the spread of illegal weapons and urged citizens to continue providing reliable information to aid security efforts.

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