Troops recover weapons cache in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recovered a cache of arms and military-related equipment in Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State.
The recovery, according to a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Jalingo by the Acting Assistant Spokesperson of the Brigade, Lt. Umar Mohammed, was made during a cordon-and-search operation at Ikyaior village of the aforementioned council.
“The operation, conducted on September 6, followed credible intelligence reports indicating that a suspected criminal, identified as Mr. Terhemen Nzagha, popularly known as ‘Full Fire,’ was allegedly harbouring armed criminals in the Sabon-Gida Leke area along the Benue-Taraba border,” the Brigade said.
While no suspects were apprehended during the operation, a significant quantity of military-grade items was reported to have been discovered and recovered.
The recovered items, as listed by the Army, include five Special Forces face caps, three AK-47 magazines, three FN rifle magazines, three rifle slings, two FN rifle breech blocks and slides, one AK-47 firing mechanism, two FN rifle stocks, two FN rifle springs, one mini-telescopic sight, one AK-47 rifle butt, one FN rifle bag, one badminton bag, two charms, and one flashlight.
Overwhelmed by the development, the Commander of 6 Brigade and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift execution and professionalism during the mission.
He reiterated the Army’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across Taraba State.
“The 6 Brigade remains vigilant, proactive, and resolute in flushing out criminal elements from Taraba and its environs,” General Uwa stated.
He also urged the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible and timely information, noting that civilian cooperation is crucial to sustaining the military’s momentum in combating insecurity.
He called on all citizens to remain security conscious and to report suspicious activity through appropriate channels.
Troops recover weapons cache in Taraba
