DSS Nabs Peverga, Arms Supplier To Criminals In Benue

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested one Moses Peverga, believed to be a major source of arms supply to a criminal kingpin in Benue State by name, Gana Akwaza.

The Service said that Peverga, who is based in Lokoja, was trailed and apprehended in Abuja after investigations revealed him to be a major source of arms supply to the Gana group.

A statement by the DSS’ spokesman, Tony Opuiyo said Peverga’s arrest was part of efforts aimed at stemming the flow of arms and ammunition in the on-going criminality and gangsterism in Benue State being perpetrated by Gana Akwaza-led gangs.

Peverga is also believed to be a major supplier to other criminal groups to perpetrate violence in Benue and other adjoining states of Kogi and Nassarawa.

Opuiyo also said the Service is pursuing other leads to arrest individuals believed to be involved in the plans and therefore thanked members of the public for their support and cooperation in providing useful information on criminal and terrorist elements in their domain.

The Service reiterated its stance that no matter how long, every perpetrator of violence and criminality against the Nigerian State and its law-abiding citizens shall be made to face the full course of justice.