The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arrested Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, a suspected gunrunner, at Ivara Esu estate in Odukpani LGA of Cross River state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, that the arrest followed “credible intelligence” indicating that Dugo planned to purchase 832 rounds of live ammunition from Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), another suspected gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue state.
“The operatives intercepted Dugo moments after he received the consignment, which was concealed in food items. Recovered [were] 832 rounds of ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines,” Makama said.
“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.”
