DSS arrests woman, four others over alleged arms trafficking in Nasarawa

The Department of State Services, DSS, has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including a 23-year-old woman, and recovered more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition in separate operations in Nasarawa State.

The woman, identified as Aisha Mohammed, who lives in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was arrested in Keffi with 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines.

Three other suspects arrested between August and September 2026 were identified as Hassan Sani, 40; Abdulkadir Idrissa, 41; and Salihu Garba, 70, popularly known as Nabayi.

According to reports, security operatives recovered 678 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 99 rounds of 7.5mm ammunition, and other items from the three men.

In a separate operation in August, the DSS arrested another suspected arms courier, Ismail Lawalli, a native of Zamfara State, along the Keffi-Abuja highway.

The operation led to the recovery of 1,262 rounds of assorted ammunition.

Reacting to the arrests, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule praised the DSS for its efforts, describing the operations as important steps towards tackling illegal arms trafficking.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, the governor also commended the DSS and other security agencies for their continued efforts to prevent criminal activities across the state.

“The suspect, currently in custody, was arrested while in possession of 202 rounds of 7.62mm-calibre ammunition with three empty magazines,” the statement said.

Sule acknowledged the cooperation between the security agencies and his administration, assuring them of continued government support for their operations.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting crime and urged residents to work with security agencies to maintain peace and protect lives and property throughout Nasarawa State.