— Governor Sule commends security agencies, vows sustained crackdown
By Edwin Philip
LAFIA — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 23-year-old woman, Aisha Mohammed, over alleged arms trafficking in Keffi, Nasarawa State, recovering 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines from her.
Governor Abdullahi Sule commended the DSS for its sustained efforts to curb arms trafficking and the activities of gun runners in the state.
The governor’s commendation was contained in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, who described the arrest of Mohammed, a resident of Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, as a significant breakthrough.
“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.
It added that other suspected arms couriers arrested between August and September 2026 included Hassan Sani, 40; Abdulkadir Idrissa, 41; and Salihu Garba, 70, also known as Nabayi.
According to the statement, security operatives recovered 678 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 99 rounds of 7.5mm ammunition and other items from the suspects.
The statement also disclosed that an alleged arms courier, Ismail Lawalli, a native of Zamfara State, was arrested in August along the Keffi-Abuja highway with 1,262 assorted rounds of ammunition.
Sule praised DSS personnel and other security agencies in the state for their commitment to their duties, while acknowledging their collaboration with his administration.
He pledged continued government support for security operations and assured residents that his administration remained committed to tackling criminal activities.
The governor also called on residents to support security agencies in their efforts to maintain peace and safety across the state.
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