Crime
Nigerian Army Arrests Gunrunners in Taraba Operation Success
Taraba gunrunners arrest as Nigerian Army troops recover 444 rounds of ammunition during a stop-and-search operation in Wukari, Taraba State
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a large cache of ammunition during a routine operation in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
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The operation, conducted on Thursday at a Forward Operating Base along the Wukari–Ikyaior road, led to the interception of the suspects while they were travelling on a motorcycle.
The Nigerian Army identified the suspects as Wisdom Soomga, 32, from Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, and Elisha Danladi, 38, a resident of Wukari Local Government Area in Taraba State.
According to a statement signed by the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt Umar Mohammad, troops carried out a search on the suspects, which resulted in the recovery of 444 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered included ₦29,200 in cash, two mobile phones, ATM cards, personal belongings, charms, and the motorcycle allegedly used to transport the items.
The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to determine the source and intended destination of the ammunition.
Reacting to the development, Commander of 6 Brigade and Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, praised the troops for their vigilance and swift response, describing the operation as a decisive step in ongoing efforts to curb criminal activity in the region.
He reaffirmed that the operation aligns with directives from the Chief of Army Staff to strengthen internal security and eliminate armed criminal networks across Taraba State.
The commander also urged personnel to sustain operational momentum while encouraging residents to support security agencies with timely and credible intelligence.
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He further reiterated the Army’s commitment to rewarding professionalism and bravery among troops who distinguish themselves in the line of duty.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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