Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State publicly praised the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday for its role in apprehending high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners. The governor made the remarks during a visit to the DSS state headquarters in Enugu, where he met with agency officials. Among those arrested were Kelvin Azodo and David Chukuwnonso, described by authorities as dangerous suspects. Mbah assured the DSS of ongoing state backing for their security operations.
The governor's praise for the DSS exposes a troubling reality: kidnapping and gunrunning remain lucrative enough to attract repeat offenders like Azodo and Chukuwnonso. For Enugu residents, this means the state's security challenges are far from resolved, despite periodic crackdowns.