The Department of State Services has arrested two men with two AK-47 rifles in Kano.
The two men who were said to be on transit to deliver the weapons for a planned attack in one of the northern states, were arrested by DSS operatives before they reach their destination.
The Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, who confirmed the arrests in a statement, said the guns were concealed a bag containing yams.
The operatives also seized a red-coloured motorcycle, the bag containing the yam and two empty AK-47 magazines from the suspects.
The statement by Afunanya read, "The DSS hereby informs the public that it has arrested two gunmen in Kano today, 20th April, 2023".
"Items seized from the duo are: Two AK-47 assault rifles, two empty AK-47 magazines, a red boxer motorcycle and a sack of yams in which the guns were concealed".
"The suspects were on transit to deliver the arms for a planned attack in one of the States in Northern Nigeria".
"This development underscores the need for citizens to be extra vigilant and report any unusual or suspicious movements, persons or acts to the security agencies nearest to them".
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