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Nigerian Army Arrests Suspected Gunrunner, Seizes Illegal Weapon in Taraba

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MARABAN GOSSOL, Nigeria – In an operation against illegal arms trafficking, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman, in Maraban Gassol, Taraba State.

Acting on credible intelligence, the operation was executed on 13 January 2025, targeting Usman’s residence in Gassol Local Government Area.

A thorough search of the property uncovered a fabricated submachine gun, believed to be part of an arms trafficking network exacerbating insecurity in the region.

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The suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman | Nigerian Army Handout

Military Action and Leadership

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, commended the troops for their swift and professional conduct during the operation.

He reiterated the army’s dedication to eradicating the proliferation of illegal arms and restoring 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 said in a statement.

Community and Military Collaboration

The arrest underscores the importance of intelligence-driven operations and community cooperation in tackling security threats.

The synergy between military intelligence and local residents has been instrumental in identifying and targeting criminal elements operating in the region.

The successful operation is part of a larger effort by the Nigerian Army to dismantle illegal arms trafficking networks that contribute to violence and instability in Taraba State and other parts of the country.

Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the suspect or potential connections to other criminal networks.

However, the operation signals a determined push by security forces to address insecurity and foster lasting peace in the region.

This arrest marks another step in the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to curb illicit arms proliferation, ensuring the safety and security of communities across the state.

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