By Linus Aleke
A joint security team, comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and Police, on Thursday, raided the hideout of Kabir Bala (aka Okwo), one time jail breaker and notorious gang leader in Ejule, Ofu LGA of Kogi State.
The Spokesperson of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, in a statement, said, Okwo and his gang members engaged the troops in a gun duel during which he was neutralised, adding that others, fled the area.
Dr. Afunanya, said that on 19th June, 2023 along the Abuja- Keffi Expressway in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State, the team apprehended Abubakar Muhammad (aka Abu Direba), a suspected gunrunner.
During the operation, he said, the team seized the following insidious items: “Four Hundred and Eighty-Six rounds of 7.62 39mm calibre ammunition; Twenty-Two, primed IEDs, The sum of Thirty-One Thousand, Five Hundred naira (N31,500), One Volkswagen Golf vehicle with registration number- RBC202XA”.
The DSS however, called for vigilance prior to the Eid celebrations, more so that reports had indicated plans to attack worship and recreational centres before and during the festivities.
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This, he said is evident in the recovery of primed IEDs among the suspected terrorists.
“Operators and patrons of public places including markets, malls etc are advised to be watchful and report any suspicious movements and persons to the relevant security agencies. Accordingly, the Service will continue to partner with sister agencies for necessary proactive drills to frustrate criminals and their activities,” the statement concluded.
