Military, DSS Arrest Wanted Kidnap Kingpin, Recover AK-47 Rifles in Enugu

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The Nigerian military said troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation Udo Ka, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have apprehended a notorious and wanted kidnapping syndicate commander.

During the operation, they recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State.

Military, DSS Arrest Wanted Kidnap Kingpin, Recover AK-47 Rifles in Enugu

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