By Chimezie Godfrey
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered weapons in Taraba State.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, the suspect, Abubakar Ibrahim, was apprehended on February 12, 2026 during an intelligence-led operation in Ibi Local Government Area.
The Army explained that troops deployed at Forward Operating Base Wukari acted on credible intelligence leading to the arrest of the 48-year-old suspect, a native of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
Items recovered during the operation include six PKT machine guns, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦170,000 cash, one Peugeot 504 vehicle, a Q Seven mobile phone, seven bottles and wraps of perfume and two small containers of Vaseline.
The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the troops and urged them to sustain the operational tempo.
He also appreciated local residents for providing credible intelligence and called on the public to remain security conscious and 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.