{"id":4088,"date":"2025-01-17T12:06:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=4088"},"modified":"2025-01-17T12:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:08:17","slug":"nigerian-army-arrests-suspected-gunrunner-in-taraba-recovers-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=4088","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Army Arrests Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba, Recovers Weapon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suspect was apprehended on January 13, 2025, during a well-planned operation at his home in Maraban Gassol. This followed credible intelligence linking him to illegal arms trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brigadier-General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6 Brigade, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday. During a search of the suspect\u2019s residence, a fabricated submachine gun was recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Uwa praised the troops for their professionalism and bravery, reaffirming the brigade\u2019s commitment to fighting arms proliferation and ensuring peace in Taraba State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also urged residents to continue providing security agencies with reliable information to help tackle security issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Nigerian Army is determined to protect lives and restore peace across Taraba State and beyond,\u201d Uwa stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Troops from the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Alhaji Adamu Usman in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba 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