By Tola Gbadamosi

The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has assured that incidents of kidnapping for ransom, banditry, gun running, and communal clashes have drastically reduced due to the relentless efforts of the Brigade’s gallant troops.

Uwa gave this assurance while receiving participants of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 7/2025 during a local study tour of Taraba State on March 3,2025 at the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to The Hope Metro and signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni.

According to the statement, during the visit, Uwa briefed the participants on the brigade’s operational activities, successes, challenges, and future projections.

He highlighted the significant achievements recorded in combating insecurity over the past year through both kinetic and non-kinetic operations.

He noted that incidents of kidnapping for ransom, banditry, gun running, and communal clashes have drastically declined due to the unwavering efforts of the brigade’s gallant troops.

The statement further revealed that, as part of the briefing, Uwa showcased a display of arms and ammunition recovered from various successful operations.

He commended the dedication and resilience of the Brigade’s troops, whose commitment has been instrumental in restoring peace and stability in the state.

In his remarks, the Team Leader, Major General Dahiru Sanusi, who represented the Director General of NARC, Major General Garba Ayodeji Wahab (Rtd), expressed gratitude to the Commander and his officers for their warm reception and hospitality.

He emphasised that the study tour aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, with a particular focus on assessing the impact of the Brigade’s security efforts on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the state.

The tour will continue with visits to other strategic locations across Taraba State, allowing participants to gain firsthand insights into the security dynamics and the Nigerian Army’s role in fostering a stable and secure environment.