Operatives of the Department of State Services, Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Muhammad Abubakar for allegedly transporting illegal firearms in Kano State.

The suspect, described as a transporter, was arrested while reportedly conveying weapons to Funtua in Katsina State.

According to the DSS, he was intercepted in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State following credible intelligence.

The agency said the suspect was allegedly on his way to deliver four RPG tubes, three AK-47 rifles, and two empty magazines to a destination in a known insecurity-prone area.

He was said to have collected the items from an individual identified as Bello in the Maigatari border area of Jigawa State.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed that he was promised ₦450,000 after successful delivery of the weapons.

The DSS said he admitted the weapons were likely intended for criminal activities, including armed robbery.

Fielding questions from journalists, the suspect said he had initially refused the offer but later agreed after persistent pressure from the alleged contact.

He also said he was unaware of the full identity of the recipient and only received a phone number for delivery.

The suspect stated, “I was arrested on the way while transporting the guns to Funtua.”

The DSS added that the suspect will be prosecuted, while efforts are ongoing to track down his accomplices and other members of the network

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Nwali Nwibo for allegedly spreading false information claiming that bandits and suspected Fulani herdsmen had invaded Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area of the state.

According to the police, the arrest followed a detailed intelligence-led investigation which found that the report was false.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.

The police said security operatives began investigating the matter after the report circulated widely and caused concern among residents of the community.

The statement said, “The arrest followed a painstaking intelligence-led investigation conducted by the Command, which established the falsity of the report and led to the apprehension of the suspect.”

The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, Hope Urunwa Okafor, urged residents to verify information before posting, forwarding, or sharing it on social media and other communication platforms.

She warned that spreading false or misleading information could create unnecessary panic, reduce public confidence, and threaten peace and public order.

The police commissioner also cautioned members of the public against engaging in activities capable of causing fear within communities and emphasized the need for responsible use of social media.

Okafor reiterated the Command’s commitment to identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in creating or spreading fake news and misinformation in accordance with the law.

She further assured residents that the Police Command remains vigilant and committed to maintaining security across the state.

The Command also encouraged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and avoiding the spread of unverified reports that could lead to tension or public unrest.

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested four suspects over various criminal activities in Ibadan, the state capital.

The arrests were disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement made available on Friday.

According to the police, the suspects are members of a cult group that has been terrorising residents of Ibadan.

The suspects were identified as Salawu Sarafa, Yusuf Tajudeen, Farouq Ariyo, and Adebayo Awosemo.

The police also recovered several items from the suspects, which are being held as exhibits for investigation.

Ayanlade said the suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue.

He stated, “Acting swiftly on the actionable intelligence, the operatives mobilised to the location and successfully apprehended four suspected members of the gang, namely: Salawu Sarafa, Yusuf Tajudeen, Farouq Ariyo and Adebayo Awosemo.”