- Army Nabs Two Suspected Gun Runners in Taraba, Investigations Ongoing
- Recovered items included a hunter’s identification card, two ATM cards, a National Identification Card
- Brigadier General Uwa warned criminals and arms traffickers to desist from illegal activities
Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested two suspected gun runners in separate intelligence-led operations in Taraba State under Operation Peace Shield.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrests, carried out on January 11, 2026, followed credible intelligence, according to a statement by the Brigade.
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“In the first operation, troops, working alongside operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), apprehended a 48-year-old suspect, Christopher Adamu, also known as ‘Suffer’, at Sebos Joint in the Mayo Dasa area of Jalingo Local Government Area,” the statement said.
Recovered items 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. Preliminary investigations indicated that Adamu was actively involved in illegal arms trafficking.
During interrogation, Adamu reportedly confessed to working with an accomplice identified as “Chmn” from Shomo Gari in Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
Acting on further intelligence from the arrest, troops subsequently apprehended another suspected gun runner, 37-year-old James Yangyang, at Tautre Village on the outskirts of Anguwan Bera in Ardo Kola Local Government Area.
Investigations also revealed that Adamu allegedly sold an AK-47 rifle to one Bazoe John of Murbai Village, Ardo Kola LGA, in November 2025, suggesting a wider arms supply network operating in the state.
Both suspects are currently in military custody and are undergoing further investigation before being handed over to the relevant authorities for prosecution.
Reacting to the arrests, 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 and effective collaboration.
Brigadier General Uwa warned criminals and arms traffickers to desist from illegal activities, stressing that the Brigade would continue its efforts to rid Taraba State of illegal arms and criminal elements.
He also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information, assuring them of confidentiality and prompt response.
