Governor [Abdullahi Sule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullahi_Sule) of [Nasarawa State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasarawa_State) commended the ongoing operations of the [Department of State Services (DSS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_State_Services) after a 23‑year‑old female suspected of moving weapons was taken into custody in Keffi on Thursday, marking a notable success in the state’s fight against illegal arms trade.
**What were the details of the latest arrest?**
The detainee, identified as Aisha Mohammed of Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory, was found with 202 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and three empty magazines. The official statement released by the governor’s press secretary, Ibrahim Addra, quoted the security brief: “The suspect, currently in custody, was arrested while in possession of 202 rounds of 7.62 mm‑calibre ammunition with three empty magazines.”
**Which other couriers have been intercepted recently?**
Between August and September 2026, security operatives also detained three additional individuals suspected of arms trafficking: Hassan Sani, aged 40; Abdulkadir Idrissa, aged 41; and Salihu Garba, aged 70, who is locally known as Nabayi. Collectively, the operations recovered 678 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, 99 rounds of 7.5 mm ammunition, and assorted related items.
**Was there a larger haul earlier in the year?**
In August, authorities stopped another alleged courier, Ismail Lawalli, a native of Zamfara State, along the Keffi‑Abuja highway. Lawalli was found with 1,262 assorted rounds of ammunition, further underscoring the scale of the smuggling network.
**How did the governor respond to these developments?**
Governor Sule praised the dedication of DSS personnel and other security agencies operating in Nasarawa, highlighting their commitment to curbing arms trafficking and other criminal activities. He also thanked the collaborative effort between the agencies and his administration, promising continued governmental support for future operations. The governor urged residents to back the security forces, emphasizing that collective vigilance is essential for maintaining peace and safety throughout the state.
The series of arrests and the substantial amount of ammunition seized demonstrate a concerted effort by Nigerian security agencies to dismantle illicit weapons channels and reinforce public security in the region.