Anxiety as DSS Raid, Arrest Suspected Boko Haram Leader Disguising as a Security Guard
- Emerging reports have confirmed the apprehension of a suspected Boko Haram leader in Abeokuta, Ogun state
- The suspect was said to have been raided in his hideout by operatives of the Department of State Security Service (DSS)
- However, the Police Command in Ogun state is yet to confirm or issue a statement about the incident
Ogun, Abeokuta - The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has apprehended a suspected Boko Haram leader in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Daily Trust reported.
As reported by the newspaper, the suspected terrorist leader was said to have resisted arrest before he was overpowered and arrested in the Ijaiye area of Abeokuta by operatives of the DSS.
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Legit.ng gathered that the operation for the arrest of the terrorist leader was done in the middle of the night by the DSS operatives.
Sources revealed that the suspect was said to have arrived in Abeokuta from Katsina, where he took on a security job and began gathering intelligence for his cohorts to launch an attack.
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It was gathered that he has already set up a cell to also begin kidnapping activities where he will be holding victims captive.
Intelligence gathered by the DSS operatives prompted a raid on his hideout and he was captured on sight.
The source said:
“It was not an easy ride. Intelligence and the grace of God were sufficient for the operatives. There are still many of them around, but we are on top of our game.”
Police unaware of incident
Reports also have that the suspect is still in the custody of DSS. Information gathered is that the suspect and his cohorts who are yet unknown are planning to stage some terrorist attack across the southwest.
When contacted, the DSS spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya did not spill any information about the incident, nor did he deny the said operation by the DSS officers. He simply said “no comment” via text.
Meanwhile, the police spokesperson in the Ogun state command, Abimbola Oyeyemi said he wasn’t aware of any raid or arrest.
Leaked report: List of states terrorists are planning to attack
In another similar development, emerging reports have confirmed a leaked report of some states planned to be attacked by terrorists.
This report is contained in a leaked memo by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps sent to the command.
Top of the list in the leaked memo is the FCT, Lagos, Katsina, and some other prominent states in the country.
Terrorist attack presidential guards, threatens Buhari
Prior to this report, Legit.ng reported that some notorious terrorists attack the presidential guard in Abuja.
It was gathered that during the gun battle with the terrorists, some of the soldiers were seriously injured.
The incident occurred at the Bwari area council of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.
Source: Legit.ng
