Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun runners during a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in Taraba State.
The arrests were carried out under Operation Peace Shield by troops of the 6 Brigade in collaboration with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). A statement from the military said the operation led to the apprehension of a 48-year-old suspect, Christopher Adamu, also known as “Suffer,” at Sebos Joint in the Mayo Dasa general area of Jalingo Local Government Area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Adamu was actively involved in illegal arms trafficking. Items recovered from him included a hunter’s identification card, two ATM cards, a National Identification Card, an Itel keypad mobile phone, six rings, a hand band and assorted charms.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to working with an accomplice identified as “Chmn” from Shomo Gari in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. Acting on further intelligence generated from the confession, troops arrested another suspect, 37-year-old James Yangyang, at Tautre Village on the outskirts of Anguwan Bera in Ardo Kola Local Government Area.
Investigations also revealed that Christopher Adamu allegedly sold an AK-47 rifle to one Bazoe John of Murbai Village in Ardo Kola LGA in November 2025, confirming the existence of an arms supply network operating within the state.
Both suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and are expected to be handed over to relevant authorities for prosecution at the conclusion of the probe.
Reacting to the development, the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops and intelligence operatives for their professionalism, vigilance and effective collaboration in disrupting criminal networks threatening peace and security in Taraba State.
He warned criminals, arms traffickers and their collaborators to desist from illegal activities, stressing that the brigade would not relent in its efforts to rid the state and its environs of illegal arms dealers and other criminal elements. Brigadier General Uwa also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, assuring them of confidentiality and prompt response.
