There was anxiety in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, following the of arrest of a suspected Boko Haram leader.
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The suspect was reportedly arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Security Service (DSS).
According to reports, the suspect initially put up a fight before bowing to the superior power of DSS operatives.
A source revealed that the suspected terrorist reportedly arrived in Abeokuta from Katsina, took up security job at Ijaye, while gathering intelligence for terrorist attacks.
Security source said he moved to Abeokuta to set up terrorists’ cell for kidnapping and terror attacks.
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The Security operatives stormed his hideout and picked him up.
“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,” the source said.
It was gathered that suspect is still in the DSS custody.
The development comes amid the reports of the the alleged plan of terrorists to attack some states in the South West.
Efforts to reach the DSS Spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya proved abortive as phone calls nor texts sent to him were replied to
The Police Public Relations Officers in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, however said he was not aware of any arrest as of press time.
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