Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have apprehended a suspected gunrunner and recovered several weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The arrest, which took place on 12 February 2026, followed credible intelligence that prompted troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base, Wukari, to act swiftly.
A statement signed by Acting Assistant Director , Army Public Relations 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, on Saturday, said the troops arrested a 48-year-old suspect, Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim, a native of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of the following items:
“6 x PKT Machine Guns
2 x 7.62mm Special Ammunition
Cash sum of One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira (₦170,000) only
1 x Peugeot 504 vehicle
1 x Q Seven Mobile Phone
7 x Bottles and wraps of perfume
2 x Small containers of Vaseline
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation,” the statement said.
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The Army said the interception denied criminal elements the opportunity to proliferate illegal weapons within the state, contributing to ongoing efforts to curb insecurity and enhance public safety.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the vigilance, professionalism, and swift response of the troops. He urged them to sustain the operational tempo to ensure the Brigade achieves the mandate assigned by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
He also appreciated the cooperation of local residents who provided timely and credible intelligence that significantly supported the success of the operation.
The Commander called on members of the public to remain security conscious and to continue assisting security agencies with actionable information.
“The Brigade remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property, and to restore lasting peace and stability across Taraba State,” he stated.
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