The North East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Major General Abubakar Adamu (Rtd), has commended the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) for its operational successes in combating insecurity in Taraba State.

He gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo, as part of a sensitization tour to strengthen collaboration in tackling the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the North East.
Major General Adamu praised the Brigade’s deployment of both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies, stressing that inter-agency cooperation was critical in curbing the menace.

He added that the NCCSALW remains committed to working with security agencies through intelligence sharing, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.

“The role of the military in stabilizing regions affected by insecurity cannot be overstated. We are here to support and collaborate in every way possible,” he stated.

In his remarks, the Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, welcomed the visit and reaffirmed the Brigade’s readiness to support NCCSALW’s mandate.

He noted that addressing the challenge of illicit arms circulation requires synergy among stakeholders, particularly local communities, whose vigilance and timely reporting are vital to ongoing security operations.