By Yusuf Salihu Sansani, Jalingo
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have nabbed two suspects and recovered a cache of illegal weapons during a recent operation in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State in continuation of its efforts to clean the state of illegal arms and ammunition.
This followed credible intelligence information on the presence of illegal arms in certain locations within Donga Local Government Area, the troops conducted a targeted raid on suspected criminal hideouts in Gayama village which led to the arrest of two suspects, Haruna Samari and Dantala Mamman found in possession of illegal weapons and other items.
During the operation, the Soldiers recovered one Submachine Gun, one Submachine Gun Magazine with 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one empty case of 7.62mm special ammunition, two fabricated rifles, three single-barrel guns, three Dane guns, five live cartridges, four empty cartridge cases, one Beofeng radio and one helmet.
The suspects are currently in custody and are being investigated.
The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS Jalingo Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift and decisive action and reassured of the commitment of the brigade in maintaining peace and security in Taraba State.
He thanked members of the public for their support and urged them to continue providing timely and credible information to security Agencies to rid the State of criminal elements.
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