Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigeria Army, Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested suspected gun runners and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State.
The operation, conducted in conjunction with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency, followed the earlier arrest of two suspected gun runners, Christopher Adamu and James Yangyang, at Sebos Joint in Mayo Dassa, Jalingo Local Government Area, and Tautre Village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, on January 11 and 12, 2026, respectively.
These arrests were achieved through sustained surveillance and deliberate operational planning aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in the illegal proliferation of small arms within the Area of Responsibility.
Building on this success and acting on credible, actionable intelligence, troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, conducted a well-coordinated cordon-and-search operation at Murubai Village in Ardo-Kola LGA.
A press statement by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Public Relations Officer of 6 Brigade, Nigeria Army, said that during the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and four rounds of live ammunition from the residence of Mr. Bazoe John, a suspected arms trafficker who is currently at large.
The statement added that the operation was executed with precision, restraint, and respect for civil authority, and concluded successfully without casualties or incidents.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and recover additional weapons as part of sustained measures to deny criminal elements freedom of action.
Commending the troops for the successful operation, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke, praised their courage, dedication, and professionalism.