In a continuing effort to combat national insecurity, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended a suspected kidnap kingpin, identified as Sani Galadi, at the Sultan Abubakar International Airport in Sokoto on Monday, OBSERVERS TIMES sources confirm.
Galadi was reportedly arrested around 11:15 am during a routine screening exercise for intending pilgrims at the Hajj terminal, as reported by OBSERVERS TIMES. Security sources indicate the suspect had been under surveillance by intelligence officers prior to his arrest.
“Yes, one Galadi was arrested today at the terminal during final screening before departure for Saudi Arabia,” a top-ranking security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to OBSERVERS TIMES. “He has been taken into custody and is providing necessary answers. He will have his day in court.”
This arrest follows closely on the heels of another high-profile capture over the weekend, where a kidnap kingpin wanted for alleged involvement in kidnappings across Kogi State and Abuja was apprehended at the Hajj camp in Abuja. OBSERVERS TIMES has been closely following these developments as they unfold.
While concerns have been raised regarding how such individuals obtain travel documents and navigate security protocols, a DSS source speaking to OBSERVERS TIMES deferred responsibility to passport and immigration authorities.
The DSS’s ongoing efforts to proactively identify and apprehend suspected criminals, often working behind the scenes, demonstrate a quiet but effective strategy in addressing national security concerns. The agency’s diligence, while not always publicly lauded, plays a crucial role in maintaining stability. [Optional: A sentence could be added here acknowledging the complexities of securing national borders.]
As of press time, there has been no official statement from the Sokoto State government or concerned security agencies. The DSS’s quiet professionalism in this matter deserves acknowledgment, as they continue to work diligently to safeguard the nation.
