Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have uncovered a cache of arms during a cordon and search operation in Ikyaior village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
In a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations
6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt. Umar Muhammad
The operation, carried out on 6 September 2025, followed credible intelligence that one Mr. Terhemen Nzagha, popularly known as “Full Fire,” was allegedly harbouring armed criminals in Sabon-Gida Leke, along the Benue–Taraba border.
Although no suspects were apprehended during the operation, the troops recovered several items including:
Five Special Forces face caps
Three AK-47 magazines
Three FN rifle magazines
Three rifle slings
Two FN rifle breech blocks and slides
One AK-47 firing mechanism
Two FN rifle stocks
Two FN rifle springs
One mini-telescopic sight
One AK-47 rifle butt
One FN rifle bag
One badminton bag
Two charms
One flashlight
Commander of 6 Brigade / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their professionalism and swift action. He assured residents that the Brigade remains vigilant and committed to stamping out criminality in the state.
General Uwa further urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, emphasizing that such cooperation is vital in consolidating peace and security across Taraba and neighbouring communities.
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