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In a statement issued on Sunday, Mohammed Yerima, army’s spokesperson, said the arrest was made by troops of 3 brigade on Saturday.
He said the suspected insurgents were arrested during an operation conducted by the troops to flush out criminals in the state.
“In an ongoing 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 on Saturday 8 May 2021,” he said.
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“The ongoing operation is predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano State.