Traditional rulers in Zamfara State have applauded the Department of State Services, DSS, for its chain of operational successes in the State, especially the recent arrest of two arms couriers along the Funtua-Gusau expressway.
The monarchs’ position was conveyed through the Emir of Anka and chairman of the State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad.
“We are very pleased with the DSS for the recent capture of two notorious arms’ couriers along the Funtua- Gusau road,” said the monarch.
“We gathered that the duo were on the way to supply five AK-47 rifles and several rounds of high-calibre ammunition to one notorious bandit who is based on Kwara State,” added the Emir, a retired career diplomat.
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“The arrest by the DSS, no doubt, has dealt a very heavy blow to the activities of these bandits who have been causing us sleepless nights. The arrest also sends a clear message to criminals that the DSS and other security agencies are on top of their game, and, insha Allah, we shall win this fight against banditry,” he said.
Reports indicate that operatives recovered five AK-47 rifles, 30 rounds of live ammunition, 10 walkie-talkies N156,000 cash, and butts for five AK-47 rifles.
Credible News reports that Zamfara State has been an epicentre of criminality in the Northwest region. Last Monday, suspected bandits attacked a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state abducting about 40 worshippers.
Last month, the State House of Assembly at a special session lamented the incessant insecurity in the state and called for an urgent intervention by the Federal Government.
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