Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of a suspected gun courier intercepted while transporting arms believed to be destined for criminal elements in Katsina State.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday, June 12, 2026.
The governor described the operation as a major success in the ongoing fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes threatening communities across the North.
According to information made available by the DSS, the suspect, Muhammad Abubakar, 30, was arrested in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State while transporting four RPG tubes, three AK-47 rifles and two empty magazines to Funtua in Katsina State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly collected the weapons from an individual identified as Bello in the Maigatari border area of Jigawa State and was expected to receive N450,000 upon successful delivery of the items.
Governor Yusuf praised the professionalism, vigilance and intelligence-driven approach of DSS operatives, noting that the timely interception of the weapons prevented them from falling into the hands of bandits and other criminal groups.
He said the operation underscores the importance of intelligence gathering and effective collaboration among security agencies in addressing emerging security threats.
The governor reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government to supporting security agencies through sustained cooperation, logistics support and policies aimed at strengthening public safety across the state.
Governor Yusuf also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue sharing credible information with security agencies to aid ongoing efforts to combat crime and maintain peace.
He expressed confidence that ongoing investigations would lead to the arrest and prosecution of all those connected to the arms trafficking network.
