The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has intercepted criminal gangs in various parts of the country, recovering different kinds of weapons from them.
A statement by the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said the secret police carried out a joint operation with sister security agencies in Kogi State on 26th March 2023. Afunanya said the security team intercepted a six-man criminal gang at Gegu Beki, along the Lokoja-Abuja Road during the operation.
The DSS said all the suspects have been taken into custody and will be prosecuted accordingly. It noted that the Service and relevant security agencies are carrying out further investigations into related matters in parts of the country.
