The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has arrested some members of the ruthless Islamist sect, Boko Haram that executed bombings in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos. In a statement issued by Tony Opuiyo, the agency spokesman, stated that the DSS in its renewed effort to rid Nigeria of the terrorists have put in new a strategy against the sect troubling the Northeast.
Read the full statement below: “In line with the Department of State Services’ (DSS) re-strategised counter-terrorism measures to combat the menace of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, the service has continued to make significant breakthroughs in this direction.
“This followed the rounding-up of notable commanders and frontline members of the notorious group from different parts of the country. It should be noted that the group’s new pattern of movement and spread is necessitated by the pressure being put on them in their core areas of strength in the north east.
“Consequently, a number of them have been arrested in Lagos, Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Gombe States between 8th July and 25th August, 2015. Of particular note was the arrest on 8th July, 2015 in Gombe State of those responsible for the coordination and execution of the suicide attacks in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos.”
“He claimed that the said Isa Ali has links to the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, from where he collects monies to fund operations undertaken by their Markaz. Also, he revealed that he has participated in several Boko Haram attacks, including the attacks at Gwoza divisional police station in 2014.
“Shuaibu admitted being the leader of the team of nine sect members that was dispatched from Sambisa forest to carry out the attacks. He disclosed that four out of the nine of them were used as suicide bombers in executing all the (suicide) attacks,”the statement further revealed.
“It would be recalled that Shuaibu and his group were arrested on their way to Bauchi State where they had planned to execute another heart-rending bomb attack and this was frustrated by the arrest.
“Furthermore, the sudden influx of Boko Haram members into Lagos State points to the determination of the sect to extend its nefarious terrorist activities to the state and in fact, other parts of the country. The arrest of these confessed terrorist elements has however helped in no small measure to avert devastating attacks in the area. However, the service is making efforts to conclude its investigations and commence prosecution of the suspects.
“Drawing from the above, the DSS reiterates its avowed determination to work with other stakeholders in the fight against terror and other forms of criminality in our country. Citizens and residents are therefore called upon to rise to the occasion by volunteering useful information to the Service and relevant security agencies,” the statement said. For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
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Posted: at 30-08-2015 09:24 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
jossy4reall at 30-08-2015 09:56 PM (9 years ago) (m)
if they arrest any boko haram member make dem kill am and show us the corps if not bombing no go stop in Nigeria even after boko haram stop to dey exist
Love or Hate me its ur Biz, I have more important things to think abt since u never gonna change me
Posted: at 30-08-2015 09:56 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
chealseafc at 30-08-2015 11:30 PM (9 years ago) (m)
arresting them and releasing them later. i beg make una no wast my time here. if na for Chad, Niger or Cameroon, them arrest them, i go dey happy and get hope for justice. but Nigeria own na story, story.
Posted: at 30-08-2015 11:30 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
The worst part be say dem go catch these idiots put dem for jail. Later dem go release dem. Just like dat. Even after the thousands they have killed.... I weep for naija
Posted: at 31-08-2015 02:37 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
Slimchery at 31-08-2015 06:36 PM (9 years ago) (m)
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