Boko Haram Terrorists Have Been Arrested- Nigerian Army

The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has arrested a suspected Boko haram terrorist, Nura Yakubu, on December 20, 2024, in Garba Chede, Bali Local Government Area.

Yakubu was arrested alongside other suspects who were involved in the kidnapping of a district head in Taraba State.

Captain Oni Olubodunde, the Acting Spokesperson of the Brigade, said, “Investigations further linked Yakubu and his gang to previous kidnappings in the area, including those of a businessman, Mr. Arinze, and the son of Alhaji Ibrahim in Garbatau.”

Olubodunde further said the suspect was acting as a food vendor who finds a place for Boko Haram operatives deployed to Taraba State for terrorist activities.

Before Yakubu’s arrest, the army also announced the arrest of a vigilante, Musa Suito on December 18. Suito is alleged to be involved in the kidnapping of the district head. Reports gathered show Suito works as an intelligence officer for Boko Haram.