Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have intercepted a suspected gun runner and seized 969 rounds of ammunition in Taraba State.
The arrest took place on February 21, 2026, at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area, following credible intelligence received by the troops. During a stop-and-search operation, soldiers flagged down an Audi vehicle and discovered the suspect, identified as 48-year-old Monday Reuben from Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Items recovered from the vehicle included:
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Two AK-47 rifles
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197 empty magazines
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A box of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition containing 250 rounds
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14 packs of 9mm Parabellum ammunition totaling 700 rounds
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19 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition
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₦2,440,000 in cash
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A wallet with four identification cards and four ATM cards
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One Android phone and one Itel keypad phone
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One power bank
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Eight bottles of perfume
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One rechargeable touch light
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Assorted local charms
The suspect and the seized items are currently in custody and will be handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.
The Commander of 6 Brigade, Chukwuemeka Akaliro, praised the troops for their vigilance and professionalism, stressing the importance of sustaining the operation’s momentum to combat criminal activities and protect lives and property in Taraba State. Officers and soldiers involved in the operation are expected to be duly recognized for their commitment.
