DSS nabs five suspected arms couriers behind Niger school abduction

Punchng | 02-06-2026 01:08pm |

The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended five individuals suspected of being arms couriers involved in the abduction of nearly 300 students and staff from a school in Niger in November 2025. The arrests were made as part of ongoing investigations into the incident, which has raised significant security concerns in the region. The DSS has not disclosed further details regarding the identities of the suspects or the specific circumstances surrounding their capture. This development underscores the agency's commitment to addressing the rising trend of school abductions in Nigeria.

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