In continuation of their 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.
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Acting on credible intelligence regarding the presence of illegal arms in certain locations within Donga LGA, the troops, according to a report by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, 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 included:
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 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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