Troops nab notorious gunrunner Bulyami Shuaib in Taraba

By Ayox Ojo

A 29-year-old suspected high profile gunrunner identified as Bulyami Shuaib has been arrested has been arrested in operation by troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) around Ambassador Roundabout in Wukari area of Taraba State.

Shuaib, a native of Belango Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, according to a statement issued by Umar Muhammad, the Public Relations Officer 6 Brigade Nigeria Army, is suspected to be key player in arms trafficking, operating within the region.

According to the statement, items recovered from the suspect during the operation include: 362 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1 round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, ₦842,100, one black Jing Cheng motorcycle, One Redmi Android phone, One itel phone, two silver rings and one First Bank ATM card.

The suspect, according to the statement, is currently in custody and is cooperating with security agencies by providing valuable information to support ongoing investigations and future operations.

The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa commended the troops for the operation.

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment in synergy with other security agencies to rid Taraba State and its environs of criminal elements threatening the peace and safety of law abiding citizens.

Uwa also appealed to members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid in sustaining peace and security across the state.