By Bukola Kayode
The Department of State Security secured a major victory as its operatives uncovered and foiled an alleged plot to instigate unrest in Warri, Delta State.
According to the Punch, the DSS consequently arrested a foreign-based Army major, and several others allegedly involved in the deadly plan.
The Army officer, of Itsekiri origin, was allegedly recruited by one Collins to procure weapons and ammunition intended to fuel tribal tensions in the oil-rich region, the newspaper further reported
The DSS operatives from the Delta State Command executed the crack operation on Friday night apprehending the arms supplier during the covert operation near Asaba, Delta State.
During the operation, DSS seized over 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition, according to a reliable source.
‘’An Itsekiri man serving in a foreign army is alleged to have procured weapons and ammunition at the behest of one Collins to instigate unrest in Warri.
‘’During a covert exchange near Asaba in Delta State, operatives from the DSS Delta Command apprehended the arms supplier and several associates, seizing over 50 AK-47 rifles, six pump-action shotguns, and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
‘’Shortly thereafter, DSS agents in Lagos intercepted the Army Major as he tried to cross Nigeria’s border en route United Kingdom”, the source was quoted as saying.
“All suspects are now in DSS custody. The DSS will carry out a full and transparent investigation and hold anyone found plotting tribal conflicts to account”, the source was quoted as saying.
It was further reported that a traditional ruler is also being discreetly investigated in connection with the matter.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the authorities proved abortive as of press time.
The operation by the DSS came amid tensions following the rejection of the ward delineation in Delta State by the Itsekiri Nation.
The Itsekiri people had threatened to take legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission if the delineation exercise proceeded.
On April 7, it was reported that one person was killed and houses were razed in a crisis that ensued as a result of the INEC’s delineation of constituencies.
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