**Gombe: DSS Foils Arms Smuggling Plot, Arrests Suspects** In a swift operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended two suspected arms couriers in Gombe State, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight against banditry in the North-East region. The incident has sparked hopes of a safer Nigeria, where the scourge of arms trafficking and banditry has been a major concern for years. According to sources, the suspects, 55-year-old Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed and 47-year-old Sani Gesha, were intercepted by DSS operatives while traveling in a grey Toyota Corolla at Mararaban Tula in Kaltungo Local Government Area. The vehicle, with registration number Taraba JAL475YQ, was carrying a cache of arms and ammunition, including two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads and an RPG launcher. This operation is a testament to the vigilance of our security agencies and their determination to stem the flow of arms into our country. The suspects were reportedly linked to a notorious bandit cell operating across Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa States, and were intercepted after a 3-week surveillance operation. During interrogation, the suspects confessed that the consignment was destined for one Ardo Hamma Ari in Bauchi State. This revelation highlights the extent of the arms trafficking network in our country and the need for sustained efforts to dismantle these syndicates. The DSS operation is a welcome development in the fight against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. It serves as a reminder that our security agencies are working tirelessly to keep our country safe and that the efforts of these operatives should be acknowledged and appreciated. As we continue to navigate the challenges of insecurity, it is reassuring to know that our security agencies are up to the task.