Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for apprehending a suspected arms courier in Kano State, calling the operation as a significant step forward in efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes in northern Nigeria.
According to a statement released on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the suspect, 30-year-old Muhammad Abubakar, was apprehended in Gezawa Local Government Area while allegedly transporting a cache of weapons believed to be intended for criminal elements in Katsina State.
The DSS stated that the goods recovered comprised four rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) tubes, three AK-47 rifles, and two empty magazines. The guns were apparently being carried to Funtua, Katsina State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect reportedly obtained the arms from a man named as Bello in Jigawa State’s Maigatari border area, with the expectation of receiving N450,000 upon successful delivery.
Governor Yusuf lauded DSS operatives’ professionalism, attentiveness, and intelligence-driven strategy, stressing that prompt interception of the firearms kept them out of the hands of bandits and other criminal groups.
“This operation underscores the critical role of intelligence gathering and effective collaboration among security agencies in addressing emerging security threats,” governor stated.
He emphasised the Kano State government’s commitment to assisting security agencies through ongoing collaboration, logistical support, and policies aimed at improving public safety throughout the state.