DSS Rescues Kidnap Victims, Arrests 2 Suspected Arms Couriers

By EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have rescued a six year old boy, identified as Mohammed Jabir, at Gyada Village, Talase in Balanga LGA of Gombe State.

This is even as the operatives arrested two suspected arms couriers, seized two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, an RPG launcher, and other items linked to bandits’ networks in Gombe State.

The suspects, Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47, were intercepted at Mararaban Tula, in Kaltungo local government area of the Gombe 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.

According to the source, “The operatives monitored the trafficking syndicate for over 3 weeks, before eventually launching an operation. The operation was professionally carried out and the suspects arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition

“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,” added the source.

Meanwhile, Jabir, who was rescued, was kidnapped by Salisu Hussain under the guise of teaching him how to ride a motorcycle.

LEADERSHIP learnt that when the kidnap was reported, DSS operatives responded swiftly, leading to the boy’s rescue. The kidnapper was also arrested.

While handing over the boy 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,” a source added.