Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers and recovered Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) equipment during an operation in Gombe State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the suspects, identified as Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47, were intercepted at Mararaban Tula in Kaltungo Local Government Area while travelling in a grey Toyota Corolla with registration number Taraba JAL475YQ.
Security sources disclosed that the operatives recovered two RPG warheads, an RPG launcher, and other items believed to be linked to bandit networks operating within the region.
According to the source, the arrests followed weeks of covert surveillance targeting a bandit cell allegedly led by a notorious arms trafficker operating across Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa states.
“The operatives monitored the trafficking syndicate for over three weeks, before eventually launching an operation. The operation was professionally carried out and the suspects arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition,” the security source said.
The source further revealed that during interrogation, the suspects allegedly admitted that the weapons were meant for delivery to one Ardo Hamma Ari, said to be a resident of Kukawa Village in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State.
“During investigation, the suspects confessed that the consignment was billed to be delivered to one Ardo Hamma Ari, a resident of Kukawa Village in Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State,” the source added.
In a separate operation, DSS operatives rescued a six-year-old boy, Mohammed Jabir, who was abducted in Gyada Village, Talase, in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The source explained, “Mohammed was kidnapped by one Salisu Hussain under the guise of teaching him how to ride a motorcycle.
“When the kidnap was reported, DSS operatives responded swiftly, leading to the boy’s rescue. The kidnapper was also arrested.”
The boy has since been reunited with his parents, who expressed gratitude to the DSS for ensuring his safe return.
“The suspects are currently in DSS custody and will be arraigned in court soon,” the source declared.
