The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has disrupted an alleged arms supply network linked to attacks in Plateau State and surrounding areas, arresting a suspected arms manufacturer and distributor.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency said its operatives apprehended the suspect, identified as Musa Abubakar, on 12 November 2025 following intelligence that led them to his workshop in the Mista Ali area of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.

According to the DSS, components of improvised explosive devices, chemicals, and various equipment were recovered from the site.

“Operatives of the Department of State Services have successfully disrupted a high-target arms supply network linked to terrorist activities in Plateau and neighbouring states. The operation led to the arrest of Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer, following precise intelligence on November 12, 2025,” the statement read.

“The suspect confessed to having manufactured and distributed high-calibre weapons and ammunition to armed groups involved in violent attacks in Plateau State and other northern regions.

“His arrest followed credible intelligence on his activities, which resulted in a targeted raid on his arms manufacturing workshop in the Mista Ali area of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.”

The DSS recently rearrested Abdulazeez Obadaki, also known as Bomboy, a Kuje Prison escapee accused of involvement in the Owo and Deeper Life Church attacks. The agency had earlier announced the arrest of nine suspects, including 46-year-old Timna Manjol.