The Department of State Services (DSS), has arrested one suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State.
Security sources disclosed that the arrest, which happened on Monday, 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.
According to the sources, “The operatives intercepted Dugo moments after he received the consignment, which was concealed in food items. Recovered from him were 832 rounds of ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines.”
The sources further stated that 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,” the source declared.