Boko Haram kingpin arrested in Borno

The Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Sunday said it had
arrested a 56-year-old Boko Haram kingpin in
Aski Uba Local Government Area of Borno.

The Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno, Mr
Ibrahim Abdullahi, said that the suspect was
apprehended at Mussa village on June 7.

"Our men have made remarkable progress by
arresting a Boko Haram kingpin.

"The notorious kingpin was said to be a recruiter
as well as supplier of arms and IEDs to Boko
Haram terrorists.

"He confessed that his three children were also
arrow heads of the Boko Haram sect,’’ he said.
He said the command had since handed over the
suspect to the army for further investigation.
(NAN)