Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this in a statement commending the agency for its efforts to combat arms trafficking and the activities of gun runners in the state.
According to the statement, 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines were recovered from the suspect, who is reportedly a resident of Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but allegedly operates in Nasarawa State.
“The suspect, currently in custody, was arrested while in possession of 202 rounds of 7.62mm-calibre ammunition with three empty magazines,” the statement said.
The governor also commended the DSS for its sustained efforts to curb the illegal movement of arms and ammunition across the state.
The statement further disclosed that other suspected arms couriers were arrested between August and September 2026. They were identified as Hassan Sani, 40; Abdulkadir Idrissa, 41; and Salihu Garba, 70, also known as Nabayi.
Security operatives reportedly recovered 678 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 99 rounds of 7.5mm ammunition and other items from the suspects.
The arrests form part of ongoing security efforts to tackle arms trafficking and the activities of suspected arms couriers in Nasarawa State.
