…Intercepts 850 live ammunition

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on March 16, arrested Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, a notorious gunrunner, at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State.

Security sources disclosed that the arrest stemmed from credible intelligence exposing Dugo’s plan to procure 850 rounds of live ammunition from Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), a gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue State.

“The operatives intercepted Dugo moments after he received the consignment, which was concealed in food items. Recovered items included 850 rounds of ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines” noted the source.

“The DSS has intensified its pursuit of such criminals, launching sustained operations across nearly all states of the Federation”.

“This successful operation is one of many ongoing nationwide efforts, highlighting the DSS’s firm commitment to dismantling gunrunning syndicates and curbing illegal arms proliferation”.