Illegal arms trafficking foiled: Troops nab gunrunner in Taraba

By Eleojo Samuel Adaji

In a decisive blow against illegal arms proliferation, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman, in Maraban Gassol, Taraba State.

Acting on credible intelligence, the troops launched a precision operation on January 13, 2025, storming the suspect’s residence in Gassol Local Government Area. A search of the property led to the discovery of a fabricated submachine gun, suspected to be part of an illegal arms trafficking network fueling insecurity in the region.
Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, hailed the troops’ swift action and professionalism.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to rooting out criminal elements and restoring lasting peace in Taraba State.

“The Nigerian Army is resolute in its mission to combat illicit arms proliferation. We urge the public to collaborate by providing credible information to help us address security challenges effectively,” Brigadier General Uwa stated.

The arrest highlighted the growing synergy between military intelligence and community cooperation, marking a significant stride in the fight against insecurity in Taraba State.