13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested in Kano by Military

By our reporter| The Nigerian Army on Sunday confirmed that thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been apprehended around Filin Lazio in the Hotoro axis of Kano State.

The suspects were arrested by troops of 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army during an operation in the north-west region of the country.

According to Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, the Director of Army Public Relations, the operation conducted on Saturday night was part of ongoing efforts to flush out all forms of criminality within the area of responsibility.

The ongoing operations, he said, are predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano.

The army spokesman called on the people of the state, especially the residents of Filin Lazio to go about their lawful businesses without fear.

He assured them that the security forces were working relentlessly to ensure the security of the lives of residents and their properties.

Brigadier General Yerima, however, asked the people to keep a high level of vigilance and continue to report any suspected movement of strange persons or groups in their environment to the relevant security agencies for prompt action.

A resident in the area, Malam Muhammed Amadi, had earlier told a national publication that the soldiers arrived at the residence of the suspected terrorists around 9:15 pm and whisked away some members found in the house.

Malam Amadi explained that the arrest was made without any resistance from the suspects and no single arm was fired during the operation that ended in less than 30 minutes.

A source in the area where the suspects were arrested, said the residence had been a centre of concern to many residents, adding that it had become a joint for migrants from the north-east especially Borno State.

“The flamboyant lifestyle of the people and their peculiarity has raised serious concern among residents and I believe the arrest made was an outcome of these raised concerns.

“I have heard stories that the suspects were arrested in a mosque. This is just a speculation as they were arrested in a house, not in a mosque,” the source said.