Troops Recover Arms Cache in Wukari, Taraba State
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have recovered a cache of arms and military-related items during a cordon-and-search operation at Ikyaior village in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation, conducted on 6 September 2025, followed credible intelligence that one Mr. Terhemen Nzagha, popularly known as “Full Fire,” was allegedly harbouring suspected armed criminals at Sabon-Gida Leke, Ikyaior village, along the Benue–Taraba border.
Although no suspects were found during the search, troops recovered the following items: 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, and one flashlight.
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response, professionalism, and commitment to duty. He reaffirmed that the Brigade remains vigilant and resolute in its mission to stamp out criminal activities and restore peace in Taraba State.
General Uwa further called on residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information, stressing that such collaboration is vital to consolidating peace and security across Taraba State and neighbouring communities.
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