Crime
DSS arrests Boko Haram leader who took up a security job so as to spy in Ogun State
A suspected Boko Haram leader was on Sunday July 31, arrested by operatives of Department of State Services in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.
The suspected Boko Haram leader was arrested at Ijaye area of Abeokuta.
It was also learnt that the suspect initially put up a resistance before bowing to the superior power of DSS operatives during the operation carried out at night.
A security source told the publication that the suspected terrorist arrived Abeokuta from Katsina, took up security job at Ijaye, while gathering intelligence for terrorist attacks. He reportedly moved to Abeokuta to set up terrorists’ cell for kidnapping and terror attacks.
Following intelligence gathering , the gun-wielding security operatives stormed his hideout and picked him up.
-
News1 week agoUK, Canada pledge closer cooperation on trade, defence and AI
-
Football7 days agoFULL LIST: Eight stadiums to host 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoWavy fuel prices and deepening cost-of-living crises in Nigeria
-
Business6 days agoDangote Refinery IPO: Can small investors really make money from the shares?
-
Business5 days agoJetour takes T1 adventure SUV experience to Abuja, targets growing Nigerian market
-
Business3 days agoCBN reduces MPR by 350bps to 23% in major monetary policy shift
-
Football5 days agoNigeria vs Colombia: Falconets battle for U-20 World Cup semi-final ticket
-
Football6 days agoBreaking:Brighton shocks Arsenal 3-0 as Gunners’ perfect start comes crashing down