Three Suspected Gunrunners in DSS Net for Supplying Arms to Bandits in Kaduna
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three suspected gunrunners accused of supplying arms and ammunition to bandits operating in Kaduna State.
According to the agency, the suspects were apprehended during coordinated sting operations carried out in Igabi and Kachia Local Government Areas of the state.
One of the suspects, a 30-year-old man, was intercepted along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Bypass in Igabi, while transporting two AK-47 rifles, one PKT machine gun, over 200 rounds of live ammunition, and four empty magazines concealed in sacks of maize.
Two other suspects were arrested at Doka Village in Kachia, along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway, while allegedly trafficking three AK-47 rifles in a Volkswagen Golf vehicle meant for delivery to bandits.
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Reacting to the development, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, commended the DSS for the successful operation, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to rid the state of criminal elements.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the governor appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Director-General of the DSS for their continued support towards enhancing the state’s security architecture.
Governor Sani noted that his administration’s non-kinetic peace model has contributed significantly to the reduction of crime rates across Kaduna. He warned criminal elements to desist from activities that could threaten the peace and stability of the state.
Meanwhile, the DSS stated that investigations are ongoing, assuring that the suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. The agency reiterated its commitment to curbing arms trafficking and ensuring that Kaduna does not become a transit corridor for illegal weapons.
By PRNigeria
