DSS arrests third of ‘100 wanted insurgents’

The Nigerian army says the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested another wanted Boko Haram kingpin in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

This is the third Boko Haram suspect who has been arrested since the publication‎ of photos of 100 key leaders of the insurgents.

“Following the release of the poster containing photographs of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists, security agencies and the public have intensified search for them,” Sani Usman, army spokesman, said in a statement.

“The renewed zeal has been yielding the desired result as the Borno state command of Department of State Services has this morning arrested another suspected high-profile Boko Haram terrorist, Danladi Abdullahi, at Moduganari area of Maiduguri metropolis.

“Although he is still being investigated, it has been positively established that he is suspect number 26 on the list of the declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists issued by the Nigerian army last month.

“The chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, personally wishes to commend the DSS, especially Borno state, command, for this singular act, resilience and continued support and cooperation in the fight against terrorism and insurgency. The DSS has, over time, proven to be dependable and partners in the quest for a secured Nigeria.

“We would also like to reiterate that the fight against this security menace is a collective responsibility. Therefore, we shall continue to solicit for public’s support, cooperation and understanding as we finally quench the remaining dying embers of the Boko Haram terrorists in our country. We should all be more vigilant and security conscious to enable us all enjoy a better and more secure Nigeria.”‎