Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded a major operational success following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation that led to the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition in Takum LGA, Taraba State.
Acting Media Information Officer
HQ JTF Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Monday said the operation, conducted on 04 January 2026, was initiated after actionable intelligence was received regarding the movement of an associate of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, he said the troops deployed at Zaki-Biam immediately established a snap roadblock along the suspected route.
Zubairu noted that the suspect was successfully intercepted at Zaki-Biam without incident.
He added: “Upon preliminary interrogation, the suspect voluntarily led the troops to a concealed armoury belonging to the criminal network at Amadu Village in Takum Local Government Area.
“Subsequent exploitation of the location resulted in the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition, comprising thirteen AK-47 rifles, thirty-nine AK-47 magazines, six hundred and ninety rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and quantity four hand grenades.
“Following the successful recovery, the armoury was professionally destroyed to prevent further use and the troops safely withdrew to base.”
The Force Commander, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, Maj-Gen. Moses Gara, has commended the troops for their professionalism, swift response and effective utilisation of intelligence, which culminated in the disruption of a criminal supply chain and the recovery of lethal weapons.