Troops arrest four suspected terrorists, recover arms in Taraba

Troops arrest four suspected terrorists, recover arms in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State.

Zagazola gathered that the arrest followed a swift response to a distress call on May 7 regarding the movement of armed men in the Tau general area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.

Three of the suspects were found in possession of firearms during the operation, while one other suspect was arrested for further investigation.

Items recovered from the suspects include two pump-action rifles, one locally fabricated gun, 42 cartridges, three cutlasses, four mobile phones, and one national identity card.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects were allegedly invited by one Alhaji Ardo Sani, whose involvement is currently under investigation.

Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift and professional conduct during the operation.

He reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across Taraba State and its environs.

He also urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to aid ongoing operations and enhance peace and stability in the state.

Troops arrest four suspected terrorists, recover arms in Taraba