The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed it has apprehended two suspected arms couriers and recovered two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, an RPG launcher, and other items connected to bandits’ networks in Gombe State.
The two suspects, Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47, were arrested at Mararaban Tula, in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state, while travelling in a grey Toyota Corolla with the registration number Taraba JAL475YQ.
According to a security source, the apprehension of the suspects was due to the covert surveillance of a bandit group led by a notorious bandit involved in arms trafficking across Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba States.
Operatives of DSS also rescued a six-year-old boy, identified as Mohammed Jabir, at Gyada Village, Talase, in Balanga LGA of Gombe State.
A source said, “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.”
Mohammed was handed over to their parents, who expressed gratitude to the DSS for his safe return.