Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - In continuation of its efforts to rid Taraba State of illegal arms and ammunition, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully apprehended two suspects and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during a recent operation in Donga Local Government Area.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade
Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement at the
weekend.
Acting on credible intelligence regarding the presence of
illegal arms in certain locations within Donga LGA, the troops conducted a
targeted raid on suspected criminal hideouts in Gayama village.
The operation led to the arrest of two individuals
identified as Haruna Samari and Dantala Mamman, who were found in possession of
illegal weapons and other items.
Items recovered during the operation include: One (1)
Submachine Gun, One (1) Submachine Gun Magazine with 10 rounds of 9mm
ammunition, One (1) empty case of 7.62mm special ammunition, Two (2) fabricated
rifles, Three (3) single-barrel guns, Three (3) Dane guns, Five (5) live
cartridges, Four (4) empty cartridge cases, One (1) Beofeng radio and One (1)
helmet.
The suspects are currently in custody undergoing
investigation.
The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS,
Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift
and decisive action and reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to maintaining
peace and security in Taraba State.
He thanked members of the public and urged them to continue
providing timely and credible information to security agencies to aid ongoing
operations across the state.
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