Thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been apprehended around Filin Lazio in the Hotoro axis of Kano State, authorities said on Sunday.
The suspects were arrested by troops of 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army during an operation in the north-west region of the country.
Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, who is the Director of Army Public Relations, explained that the operation conducted on Saturday was part of ongoing efforts to flush out all forms of criminality within the area of responsibility.
According to him, the ongoing operations are predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano.
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