The Department of State Services (DSS) has dealt a significant blow to criminal networks operating in the North-East, arresting two suspected arms couriers and recovering dangerous weapons including Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads in Gombe State.
According to a reliable security source who spoke with The Nation on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the operatives seized two RPG warheads, an RPG launcher, and other weapons linked to bandit networks terrorizing communities across the region.
The Suspects and Their Mission
The arrested individuals have been identified as Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47. Security operatives intercepted them at Mararaban Tula in Kaltungo Local Government Area while they were traveling in a grey Toyota Corolla with Taraba registration number JAL475YQ.
The arrests came after weeks of patient intelligence gathering and surveillance by the DSS. According to the security source, operatives had been monitoring a sophisticated bandit cell involved in arms trafficking across multiple states including Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.
Three Weeks of Surveillance Pays Off
“The operatives monitored the trafficking syndicate for over three weeks before eventually launching an operation,” the source revealed. “The operation was professionally carried out and the suspects arrested with a huge cache of arms and ammunition.”
This meticulous approach demonstrates the DSS’s commitment to gathering solid intelligence before striking, ensuring successful operations that can stand up in court.
Confession Links to Bauchi Connection
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly made significant confessions. They revealed that the deadly consignment was meant to be delivered to one Ardo Hamma Ari, a resident of Kukawa Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
This disclosure highlights the interstate nature of the arms trafficking network and suggests that security agencies may be on the trail of a larger criminal enterprise spanning the North-East region.
What This Means for Security in the North-East
The successful operation represents a major victory in the ongoing battle against banditry and armed groups that have plagued communities across Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Adamawa States. The recovery of RPG launchers and warheads is particularly significant, as these weapons are capable of causing massive destruction and loss of life.
Security analysts believe that disrupting arms supply chains is crucial to weakening criminal groups and reducing their capacity to carry out attacks on innocent Nigerians.
The DSS has not yet released an official statement on the arrests, and investigations are expected to continue as authorities work to dismantle the entire trafficking network and bring all those involved to justice.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
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