Again, Troops Arrest Suspected Gun-Runner, Seize 2 AK-47, 969 Rounds of Ammunition in Taraba
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have intercepted a suspected gun-runner and recovered 969 rounds of ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in Taraba State.
The suspect, identified as Monday Reuben, 48, was arrested on February 21, 2026, at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area following what the Army described as actionable and credible intelligence.
According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, vigilant troops on sentry duty flagged down an Audi vehicle with registration number RBC 798 DV (Abuja). A thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a cache of arms, ammunition and other items.
Recovered from the suspect were two AK-47 rifles, 197 empty magazines, one box of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition containing 250 rounds, 14 packs of 9mm Parabellum ammunition comprising 700 rounds, and 19 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
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The troops also recovered ₦2,440,000 in cash, a wallet containing four identification cards and four ATM cards, one Android phone, one Itel keypad phone, a power bank, eight bottles of perfume, a rechargeable touch light, and assorted local charms.
The suspect, who hails from Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, is currently in military custody alongside the recovered items and will be handed over to appropriate authorities for further investigation and necessary action.
Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the troops for their alertness and professionalism. He urged them to sustain the operational tempo in line with the directive of the Chief of Army Staff to rid Taraba State of criminal elements and threats to lives and property.
Akaliro further reiterated that the Brigade would continue to implement its reward and sanction policy, assuring that officers and soldiers involved in the successful operation would be duly recognized for their diligence and commitment to duty.
The latest interception underscores ongoing efforts by security forces to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and sustain peace across Taraba State.
By PRNigeria
