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DSS arrests suspected arms courier, recovers 3 AK-47 rifles and 4 RPG tubes in Kano

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected gun courier, identified as 30-year-old Muhammad Abubakar, in the Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
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The suspect was apprehended on Thursday, June 11, 2026 while allegedly transporting a cache of weapons, including three AK-47 rifles, four Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) tubes, and two magazines.
Preliminary investigations by the Service revealed that Abubakar had departed Maigatari in neighboring Jigawa State and was en route to Funtua in Katsina State, where he was expected to deliver the weapons.
The DSS disclosed that the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating across the region.
The agency added that investigations are continuing, with security operatives working to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the illicit arms supply chain.
During interrogation, the suspect, who is married with two children, reportedly confessed that he was promised a payment of N450,000 upon successful delivery of the weapons.
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The Service stated that Abubakar would be prosecuted in accordance with the law upon the conclusion of investigations.
Security authorities noted that the operation highlights the importance of sustained collaboration among security agencies in combating criminal activities and enhancing public safety.
The arrest also reflects ongoing efforts by the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to support security operations and implement measures aimed at ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.




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