Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
Taraba State, Nigeria — Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended two suspected gun runners in Taraba State during a coordinated, intelligence‑led operation, military sources confirm.
According to a post shared on the official Nigerian Army X (formerly Twitter) account, the arrests were made on January 11, 2026, by soldiers of the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, acting on credible intelligence about illegal arms trafficking activities in the state.
The first suspect, identified as Christopher Adamu, also known by the alias “Suffer”, was detained at Sebos Joint in the Mayo Dasa general area of Jalingo Local Government Area. Preliminary military findings indicate that Adamu was actively involved in illegal arms supply, officials said. Items recovered from him included personal identification documents, a mobile phone and assorted personal effects, with further interrogation revealing links to an accomplice from Shomo Gari in Karim Lamido Local Government Area.
Although details about the second suspect’s arrest — including location and items seized — have not yet been fully disclosed by the Army, the operation reflects continued efforts by Nigerian security forces to interdict weapons supply chains that fuel criminal and violent activities across the region. Both suspects are now in military custody, where they will be further interrogated and processed according to law.
Nigeria’s continued emphasis on intelligence‑driven operations — a hallmark of Operation Whirl Stroke, which targets terrorists, armed bandits and their logistics networks — underscores the military’s strategy of disrupting illicit arms flows and enhancing stability in border and internal security hotspots.
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