DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO.(PHOTO).

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 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.

SOPHIE TURNER TO STAR AS LARA CROFT IN TOMB RAIDER SERIES. (PHOTO).


 Sophie Turner to star as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider series

Sophie Turner, known for her roles in Game of Thrones and X-Men, has been cast as Lara Croft in the upcoming Prime Video series Tomb Raider.

The character, previously brought to the big screen by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander, will now star in the new TV adaptation, with production set to begin January 19, Amazon MGM Studios announced Wednesday.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star of Fleabag and Crashing, will serve as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner, joined by co-showrunner and executive producer Chad Hodge and director/executive producer Jonathan Van Tulleken.

Turner said in a statement, "I am thrilled beyond measure to be playing Lara Croft. She's such an iconic character who means so much to so many — and I am giving everything I've got. Following in the steps of Angelina and Alicia is daunting, but with Phoebe leading the project, Lara is in very safe hands. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we have in store."


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