Troops from the Nigerian Army’s Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intercepted the wife of a wanted criminal kingpin in Taraba State and uncovered a hidden armoury containing a significant weapons stockpile.
Acting on intelligence, soldiers set up a roadblock in Zaki-Biam and intercepted the woman, who was reportedly traveling from Amadu village to Gboko. She later led troops to a concealed hideout in Amadu village, where a large cache of arms was discovered.
Recovered Arms:
* 13 AK-47 rifles
* 38 magazines
* 690 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
* 4 hand grenades
The military destroyed the hideout on-site to prevent its reuse by criminal elements. Authorities reported that all troops returned safely and that the area remains calm with ongoing confidence-building patrols.
This operation marks a significant blow to armed networks in the Taraba region, often affected by banditry and inter-communal violence.
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