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.

KIDNAPPED BENUE SEMINARIAN ESCAPES FROM ABDUCTORS. (PHOTO).


Kidnapped Benue Seminarian Escapes From Abductors

The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has confirmed that seminarian Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted by gunmen in Asa III, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on July 29, has safely escaped from his captors.

According to the Diocese, Ochai escaped on the evening of Friday, July 31, and made his way to Aliade in Gwer East LGA, where he was reunited with his family unharmed.

In a statement, the Diocese attributed his safe return to divine intervention and the prayers of Christians and other well-wishers. The Bishop of Otukpo Diocese also expressed appreciation to priests, faithful, security personnel, and everyone who supported efforts during the seminarian's captivity.

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