**Kaltungo Arms Bust: DSS Catches Traffickers, Recovers Explosive Cache** In a significant operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended two suspected arms traffickers in Gombe State. The arrests follow weeks of covert surveillance on a notorious bandit network, which allegedly facilitates arms trafficking across parts of the North-East. According to sources, the suspects were intercepted at Mararaban Tula in Kaltungo Local Government Area while traveling in a grey Toyota Corolla. The vehicle bore the registration number Taraba JAL475YQ. Investigations revealed that the syndicate operates within Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa States, evading security checks with ease. The DSS operation, which was the culmination of a three-week surveillance, resulted in the recovery of explosive items, including two Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads and an RPG launcher. Preliminary investigations indicate that the consignment was destined for one Ardo Hamma Ari, a resident of Kukawa Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. In a related development, DSS operatives demonstrated their swift response to distress calls by rescuing a six-year-old boy, Mohammed Jabir, from Gyada Village, Talase in Balanga Local Government Area. The boy had been abducted by one Salisu Hussain, who claimed to be teaching him how to ride a motorcycle. Following a report of the incident, DSS personnel launched a rescue operation, leading to the boy's safe return and the suspect's arrest. The family of the rescued boy expressed gratitude to the DSS for their swift action, which ensured the safe return of their beloved child. The suspects are currently in DSS custody, awaiting arraignment in court soon. This operation highlights the DSS's commitment to ensuring national security and countering the activities of arms traffickers and bandits in the North-East. The success of this operation serves as a reminder that the security agencies are working tirelessly to protect Nigerians and maintain peace across the country.