DSS Conducts Raid On Alleged Terrorist's Residence In Minna Suburb
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out a raid on the residence of a suspected terrorist in the Gbeganu area, a suburb of Minna, the capital of Niger State.The operation, which unfolded on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of firearms and a substantial amount of cash, including dollars. The suspect targeted in the raid was identified as a storekeeper linked to a terrorist group operating in the region.Local residents expressed shock and fear over the daytime raid, marking the third such operation in less than four years in neighboring areas of Nkangbe and Gbeganu within the Bosso Local Government Area.While specific details about the firearms recovered were not disclosed, sources familiar with the operation confirmed the significant cash seizure.According to community accounts, the suspect was known locally as a tricycle rider before the raid uncovered his alleged involvement in terrorist activities.Previous incidents in the area include a gun battle during an October 2023 raid, where a suspected terrorist managed to escape despite engaging security forces. In June 2021, another raid led to the demolition of a house linked to a kidnapper following the discovery of weapons.When contacted, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated that the police had no official information regarding the recent DSS raid.Peter Afunanya, spokesperson for the DSS, did not respond to inquiries seeking comment or confirmation regarding the operation.The raid underscores ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat terrorism and criminal activities in Niger State and its surrounding areas.
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out a raid on the residence of a suspected terrorist in the Gbeganu area, a suburb of Minna, the capital of Niger State.
The operation, which unfolded on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of firearms and a substantial amount of cash, including dollars. The suspect targeted in the raid was identified as a storekeeper linked to a terrorist group operating in the region.
Local residents expressed shock and fear over the daytime raid, marking the third such operation in less than four years in neighboring areas of Nkangbe and Gbeganu within the Bosso Local Government Area.
While specific details about the firearms recovered were not disclosed, sources familiar with the operation confirmed the significant cash seizure.
According to community accounts, the suspect was known locally as a tricycle rider before the raid uncovered his alleged involvement in terrorist activities.
Previous incidents in the area include a gun battle during an October 2023 raid, where a suspected terrorist managed to escape despite engaging security forces. In June 2021, another raid led to the demolition of a house linked to a kidnapper following the discovery of weapons.
When contacted, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated that the police had no official information regarding the recent DSS raid.
Peter Afunanya, spokesperson for the DSS, did not respond to inquiries seeking comment or confirmation regarding the operation.
The raid underscores ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat terrorism and criminal activities in Niger State and its surrounding areas.
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