Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, on an operation under Operation Peace Shield have arrest two suspected gun runners during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted in Taraba State.

In a statement issued to Journalists in Jalingo, said: "On 11 January 2026, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in conjunction with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), acting on credible intelligence, trailed and apprehended a suspected gun runner identified as Mr Christopher Adamu, also known as "Suffer", aged 48 years.

The suspect was arrested at Sebos Joint, Mayo Dasa General Area, of Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the ...