Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Jalingo, have recovered a cache of arms during a raid on a bandits’ hideout in Ikyaior village, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation, conducted on Saturday along the Taraba/Benue border, followed credible intelligence on the activities of armed criminals in the area.
Lt. Umar Mohammed, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Jalingo on Sunday.
He said the troops acted on intelligence that one suspect, identified as “Full Fire,” was allegedly harbouring criminals at Sabon-Gida Leke, Ikyaior village.
“Although no suspect was found at the location, a thorough search of the area led to the recovery of several arms and related items,” he stated.
According to him, the items recovered include 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 and one flashlight.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism.
He assured residents of Taraba that the brigade would sustain operations to rid the state of criminal elements.
“Members of the public are urged to continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies. Such collaboration is critical to consolidating peace and security in Taraba and neighbouring states,” he added.
