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.

ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE

ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECT FOR ARMED ROBBERY


*SUSPECT*

Chidera Okorie, male, 22 years, of Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi.


*FACTS OF THE CASE*

1. Leveraging on actionable intelligence, on 05/07/2026, operatives of the Isuochi Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Chidera Okorie, a 22-year-old male from Obinolu Ngodo Isiochi. The suspect is known to be habitually robbing unsuspecting members of the public using a stainless lighter designed to resemble a pistol, thereby instilling fear in his victims and dispossessing them of their belongings. During his arrest, other related items were recovered from his possession. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.


2. Members of the public are hereby advised to report any such security concerns to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s Emergency Hotlines:👇

08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.


Together, we keep Abia safe.

See Something, Say Something.


Signed

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, anipr, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

11th July 2026

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