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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.
UPDATED: Army arrests 13 Boko Haram suspects in Kano
The army stated that the suspects were arrested by troops of the 3 brigade in Kano.
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The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 13 Boko Haram suspects in Hotoro area of Kano State, North-west Nigeria.
The army spokesperson, Mohammed Yerima, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday evening.
In the statement, the army stated that the suspects were arrested by troops of the 3 brigade in Kano.
The arrest comes in a midst the call by Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru, urging residents of the state to be vigilant, following reports of suspicious movement of Boko Haram insurgents in neighbouring Bauchi State.
Operatives train at CTCOIN, Kaduna (File photo)
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Sun May 09 2021
Thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested in a raid on a home in Hotoron Arewa of Nasarawa local government area of Kano, the army has confirmed.
They were arrested around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State on Saturday 8 May by troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army.
It says the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to flush out criminality within its area of responsibility.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to use this medium to appeal to the peace loving people of Kano State to maintain high level of vigilance and continue to report suspected movement of strange individuals or groups in their environment to the relevant security agencies for prompt action, “it said.
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Troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army said it has arrested 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
According to a statement signed by Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Brig-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, on Sunday, the suspects were arrested during an attempt on a mosque and houses in the area.
According to him, the ongoing operations are predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano State.
The general public especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro, are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses as security forces are on top of the situation.
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