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By John Ogunsemore
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Saturday intercepted and arrested a suspected gun-runner, Monday Reuben, during a stop-and-search operation at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad disclosed this in a statement.
Muhammad said the operation, being part of efforts to stamp out criminal activities and sustain peace in Taraba, followed actionable and credible intelligence.
He said vigilant troops on sentry duty flagged down an Audi vehicle with registration number RBC 798 DV (Abuja).
He added that upon a thorough search of the vehicle, one Mr. Monday Reuben, a 48-year-old male from Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was arrested.
The brigade spokesman disclosed that various Items were recovered from the suspect including, 2 AK-47 rifles,197 empty magazines, 1 box of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition containing 250 rounds, 14 packs of 9mm Parabellum ammunition containing 700 rounds, 19 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, the sum of ₦2.44 million, one wallet containing four different identification cards and four ATM cards.
Other items include 1 Android phone and one Itel keypad phone, 1 power bank, 8 bottles of perfume, 1 rechargeable touch light, and assorted local charms.
“The suspect and all recovered items are currently in custody and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and necessary action,” Muhammad stated.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the troops for their alertness and diligence.
He emphasised that the brigade must maintain the tempo as it strives to fulfill the mandate given by the Chief of Army Staff, which is to rid Taraba State of all forms of criminality and threats to lives and property.
The commander further stated that the brigade would continue to uphold its reward and sanction policy.
He noted that officers and soldiers involved in the successful operation would be duly recognised and rewarded for their professionalism and commitment to duty.
