Security operatives ‘foil Boko Haram attack’ in Kano, arrest two suspects

Joint troops of the Nigerian army and the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly averted a Boko Haram attack in Kano. 

In a statement on Friday, Onyema Nwachukwu, spokesperson of the army, said officers of the agencies attacked the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of November 3.

He said the raid took place in Gezawa area of Kano, adding that the operation was aimed at uncovering and apprehending suspected Boko Haram terrorists believed to be planning a major operation in the state. 

He said five AK 47 rifles, five AK 47 rifle magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG), five RPG Bombs, six hand grenades, five pairs of desert camouflage uniforms, 10 pairs of magazine pouches and some Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials, were recovered from the hideout. 

“In a dawn raid operation carried out on the terrorists’ hideout in the early hours of today Friday 3 November 2023, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army in close cooperation with the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a well coordinated raid operation,” the statement reads.

“Consequently, the troops swiftly swung into action and apprehended two BHT suspects, who are now in custody.

“The interagency cooperation between the Nigerian army and other security agencies as exemplified in the conduct of this operation, is a testament of the strength of our collective resolve to defeat insurgency and other security challenges.

“The successful raid operation reinforces the Nigerian army’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of our citizens.

“The NA remains resolute in its effort to counter and degrade insurgency and other forms of security challenges across the country.”

Nwachukwu advised members of the public to be vigilant and collaborate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid in ongoing operations.