DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO.(PHOTO).
DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO The Department of State Services, DSS, says it has intercepted a major weapon shipment from Niger Republic in Sokoto State, recovering 21 AK-47 rifles, four PKT machine guns and 825 magazines. In a statement, The operation in Dawakawa, Goronyo Local Government Area, followed sustained intelligence surveillance targeting suspected arms traffickers. The Service also reports increased use of female couriers to transport weapons, with fourteen women arrested between February 2025 and November 2026 across several states. The latest arrest in Zamfara involves a suspected female courier, found with twelve grenades and two ammunition belts. The DSS says it will sustain intelligence-led operations to dismantle illegal arm networks and prosecute those involved.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have received an amazing welcome from the people of Ireland on the second day of their Royal visit to Ireland.Their Royal Highnesses spent the day in Kikenny,meeting residents and stallholders at the local Farmers Market,and even trying their hand at hurling in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle!.Later that day Their Royal Highnesses visited Grennan Mill Craft School,and The Prince viewed the Emergency Medical Service Helicopter at the United Nations Training School Ireland.The Duchess ended the day at the Irish National Stud.Tomorrow,The Prince and The Duchess will spend a third and final day in Ireland visiting communities in Dublin.More photos below.


Comments
Post a Comment