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 of the Nigerian Army/Sector 3 ‘Operation Whirl Stroke’ (OPWS) for its notable strides in improving security across Taraba State.
The commendation was made during a courtesy visit to the brigade headquarters in Jalingo, which formed part of a wider sensitization tour aimed at strengthening regional efforts to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
Adamu expressed satisfaction with the brigade’s use of both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches in tackling insecurity and highlighted the crucial role of the military in stabilizing conflict-affected areas.
He reaffirmed the NCCSALW’s commitment to collaborating with military and security agencies through intelligence sharing, awareness campaigns, and grassroots engagement.
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“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 said.
Responding, Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, welcomed the zonal director and his team, assuring them of the brigade’s readiness to partner with the centre in its mandate to stem the spread of illicit arms.
“Tackling the menace of illegal arms requires synergy among all stakeholders, including local communities, whose vigilance and timely reporting are crucial to ongoing security efforts,” Brig. Gen. Uwa stated.
