Boko-Haram Recruiter Arrested In Maiduguri

A major recruiter for Boko Haram was arrested in Maiduguri, the military said.

The Nigerian military said on Wednesday that it has dislodged all the terrorist camps operated by the Boko Haram in some areas of Yobe State and arrested 49 members of the sect in various operations in the state.

The military also said many Boko Haram members were fleeing to neighbouring Niger Republic through Nigeria’s porous borders.

The interior ministry had said in May that Nigeria had about 1,500 illegal borders that are poorly manned.

In a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, the military said the suspects were arrested in various locations in the state by the Joint Task Force following a tip off by some locals.

Various weapons including AK 47rifles, locally made pistols, and ammunition were recovered by the troops during the operation in Rugan Fulani, Arikime, Afghanistan and Ngandu villages.
The JTF team led by B.E. Inyang said all terrorist camps had been dislodged while some of the terrorists fled towards Niger Republic.

It, however, said some criminals still terrorise the state under the guise of Boko Haram.

“The DHQ team was also informed of a trend whereby some particular crimes have now taken the place of terrorism as the criminals now resort to brigandage, robbery and attempted assassination of business rivals,” Mr. Olukolade said.

Mr. Olukolade assured residents of Yobe of safety of lives and property and encouraged citizens with vital information to provide the soldiers with them as they rid the state of the insurgents.