Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47, both suspected to be arms couriers.

The DSS also seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, an RPG launcher, and other items linked to bandits‘ networks in Gombe State from the suspects who were intercepted at Mararaban Tula, in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state while traveling in a grey Toyota Corolla with registration number Taraba JAL475YQ.

Security sources said the operation was the result of the covert surveillance of a bandit cell led by a notorious bandit involved in arms trafficking across Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa states.

The security source said, “The operatives monitored the trafficking syndicate for over three weeks, before eventually launching an operation. The operation was professionally carried out and the suspects arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition ”

The source continued, “During investigation, the suspects confessed that the consignment was billed to be delivered to one Ardo Hamma Ari, a resident of Kukawa Village in Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State.”

In another related development, the operatives also rescued a six-year-old boy, identified as Mohammed Jabir, at Gyada Village, Talase in Balanga LGA of Gombe State.

The 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.”

While handing over Mohammad to his parents, they expressed gratitude to the DSS for the safe return of their son.

“The suspects are currently in DSS custody and will be arraigned in court soon,” the source declared.