…Army added that further investigations revealed that Adamu had allegedly sold an AK-47 rifle to one Bazoe John of Murbai Village,
TARABA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed under Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended two alleged gun runners in Taraba State during a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation.
The arrests were made public in a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X handle on Monday.
According to the Army, soldiers of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency, arrested the first suspect, Christopher Adamu, popularly known as “Suffer,” on January 11, 2026.
The 48-year-old was picked up at Sebos Joint in the Mayo Dasa axis of Jalingo Local Government Area based on what the Army described as reliable intelligence.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Adamu was allegedly involved in the illegal arms trade. Items recovered from him included a hunter’s identification card, two ATM cards, a National Identification Card, an Itel keypad phone, rings, a hand band and various charms.
During questioning, Adamu reportedly confessed to working with an accomplice identified as “Chmn” from Shomo Gari in Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
Following leads from the first arrest, troops later apprehended a second suspect, 37-year-old James Yangyang, at Tautre Village on the outskirts of Anguwan Bera in Ardo Kola Local Government Area.
The Army added that further investigations revealed that Adamu had allegedly sold an AK-47 rifle to one Bazoe John of Murbai Village, Ardo Kola LGA, in November 2025, suggesting the presence of an arms supply network in the area.
Both suspects remain in military custody and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations.
Commending the operation, the Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, praised the troops and intelligence operatives for their professionalism.
He warned criminals and their collaborators that the Army would continue its sustained crackdown on illegal arms trafficking.
“6 Brigade will not relent in its determination to rid Taraba State and surrounding areas of illegal arms dealers and other criminal elements,” Uwa said, urging members of the public to support security agencies with credible information while assuring them of confidentiality and swift response.
