Ndudi Anyim
Acting on credible intelligence and in an effort to flush out all forms of criminality within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State.
Security Watch Africa gathered that the suspects were rounded up in a Mosque operated by a native of Borno State.
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the ongoing operations which led to the arrests is predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano State.
The Army enjoins the general public especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro, to go about their lawful businesses as security forces are on top of the situation.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to use this medium to appeal to the peace loving people of Kano State to maintain high level of vigilance and continue to report suspected movement of strange individuals or groups in their environment to the relevant security agencies for prompt action,” Yerima stated.