The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army have successfully arrested a suspected arms trafficker in Taraba State. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Bulyami Shuaib from Belango Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, was intercepted by security operatives during a joint raid.
Items Recovered
- 362 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition
- One round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition
- ₦842,100 in cash
- A black Jing Cheng motorcycle
- Two mobile phones (Redmi and itel)
- Two silver rings
- An ATM card belonging to First Bank
Investigation and Cooperation
The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation and has been cooperating with investigators, providing valuable information that may help unravel a broader network of illicit arms dealers operating in the region. Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 OPWS, commended the troops and DSS operatives for their well-coordinated and timely operation ¹ ².
Security Efforts
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to working with sister agencies to rid Taraba and its environs of armed criminal networks. The security agencies urge members of the public to support ongoing operations by providing credible and timely information that could lead to more arrests and disrupt criminal supply chains ².
This recent arrest is a testament to the military's efforts to tackle insecurity in the region. With the recovery of significant ammunition and cash, the operation marks a significant blow to the arms trafficking network in Taraba State.
