Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade have
arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered 444 rounds of ammunition in
Wukari Local Government Area.
The development was disclosed in a statement by
Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations
for the 6 Brigade, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
According to the statement, the suspects—Wisdom
Soomga, 32, from Ukum LGA of Benue State, and Elisha Danladi, 38, from Wukari
LGA—were intercepted during a routine stop-and-search operation along the
Wukari–Ikyaior Road.
The operation, carried out by troops attached to
Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke at the Forward Operating Base in Wukari, led
to the recovery of 444 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered from the suspects include
?29,200 in cash, two mobile phones, ATM cards, charms, personal belongings, and
the motorcycle used for transportation.
The suspects and recovered items are currently in
military custody as investigations continue to determine the source and
intended use of the ammunition.
Commander of the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl
Stroke, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, commended the troops for
their vigilance and swift action.
He urged personnel to sustain the momentum in tackling
criminal activities and reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to protecting lives
and property across Taraba State.
The commander also called on members of the public to
support security agencies with timely and credible information, while
emphasizing that professionalism and dedication among troops will continue to
be rewarded.
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