A suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo has been arrested at Ivara Esu Estate Odukpani Local GovernmentArea, Cross River State, by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS.
Security sources disclosed that the arrest followed credible intelligence on Dugo’s plan to buy 832 rounds of live ammunition from one Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), another suspected gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue State.
“The operatives intercepted Dugo moments after he received the consignment, which was concealed in food items. Recovered were 832 rounds of ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines” noted the source.
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“The DSS has intensified its pursuit of such criminals, launching sustained operations across the states of the Federation.
“This successful operation is one of many ongoing nationwide efforts, highlighting the DSS’ firm commitment to dismantling gun running syndicates and curbing illegal arms proliferation,” declared the source.
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