By Peter Omopo
Troops of the have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Abubakar Ibrahim, in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The arrest was carried out by troops of Sector 3 of (OPWS), following credible intelligence. The development was disclosed in a statement issued late Saturday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade.
According to the statement, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Wukari acted swiftly on intelligence reports, leading to the apprehension of the suspect, who is said to be a native of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
A search conducted during the operation reportedly led to the recovery of six PKT machine guns, two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦170,000 in cash, a Peugeot 504 vehicle, a Q Seven mobile phone, seven bottles and wraps of perfume, and two small containers of petroleum jelly.
The Army said the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, noting that the interception has curtailed the proliferation of illegal arms and strengthened efforts to combat insecurity in the state.
Commander of Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the troops and urged them to sustain the operational momentum in line with the mandate of the Chief of Army Staff.
He also appreciated residents for providing timely and credible intelligence that aided the success of the operation and called on the public to remain security conscious and continue supporting security agencies with actionable information.
The Brigade reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and restoring lasting peace and stability across Taraba State.
