The stronghold of the terrorists was dislodged in December, 2016 by troops on Operation Lafiya Dole with many of the terrorists fleeing the forest.
Tribune Online reports that the suspect was apprehended on Sunday, January 1 in Alalubosa GRA of the Ibadan metropolis following a tip-off from residents.
A police source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the suspect was in detention at the state CID and confessed to being a key member of the sect.
He reportedly confessed to being in charge of the dangerous weapons at the disposal of the group, including grenades and dynamites.
The source said: “The man was arrested on Sunday night by security agents from the Iyaganku Division of the Oyo State Police Command.
“This followed a tipoff by the people of the Alalubosa GRA who were curious of his sudden appearance in the neighbourhood.
“The man, who said his name is Alkali, claimed that he ran from Sambisa Forest after the place was captured by the military.
“He was found roaming about in the Alalubosa GRA by the people who lodged a report with the law enforcement agency.
“Under investigation at the Iyaganku Division, he confessed that he fled from Sambisa Forest in Borno State and got to Mobil, Ring Road, Ibadan on foot.
“He was immediately accosted by some Hausa people who are plying their trade there. They immediately called the attention of their leader who subjected him to a round of interrogation.
“He however fled from them under questioning, only to be seen at the Alalubosa GRA area by some residents who were curious of his appearance and way of dressing.
“The residents of Alalubosa GRA immediately notified the Iyaganku Division of the state police command who sent a team of security personnel to effect his arrest and he was eventually taken to the police station.
“Under interrogation at the police station, he made some confessional statement, claiming that he is a Boko Haram member from Borno State and that he fled from the Sambisa Forest, following the invasion and capture of the place by the Nigerian Army.
“He is presently held in the inner custody of the cell at the state CID as he said he was not the only person that escaped from Sambisa Forest.
“The suspect said he came to Ibadan with some other members of the Boko Haram sect, adding that some are already in Lagos.”
From Naij
Tribune Online reports that the suspect was apprehended on Sunday, January 1 in Alalubosa GRA of the Ibadan metropolis following a tip-off from residents.
A police source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the suspect was in detention at the state CID and confessed to being a key member of the sect.
He reportedly confessed to being in charge of the dangerous weapons at the disposal of the group, including grenades and dynamites.
The source said: “The man was arrested on Sunday night by security agents from the Iyaganku Division of the Oyo State Police Command.
“This followed a tipoff by the people of the Alalubosa GRA who were curious of his sudden appearance in the neighbourhood.
“The man, who said his name is Alkali, claimed that he ran from Sambisa Forest after the place was captured by the military.
“He was found roaming about in the Alalubosa GRA by the people who lodged a report with the law enforcement agency.
“Under investigation at the Iyaganku Division, he confessed that he fled from Sambisa Forest in Borno State and got to Mobil, Ring Road, Ibadan on foot.
“He was immediately accosted by some Hausa people who are plying their trade there. They immediately called the attention of their leader who subjected him to a round of interrogation.
“He however fled from them under questioning, only to be seen at the Alalubosa GRA area by some residents who were curious of his appearance and way of dressing.
“The residents of Alalubosa GRA immediately notified the Iyaganku Division of the state police command who sent a team of security personnel to effect his arrest and he was eventually taken to the police station.
“Under interrogation at the police station, he made some confessional statement, claiming that he is a Boko Haram member from Borno State and that he fled from the Sambisa Forest, following the invasion and capture of the place by the Nigerian Army.
“He is presently held in the inner custody of the cell at the state CID as he said he was not the only person that escaped from Sambisa Forest.
“The suspect said he came to Ibadan with some other members of the Boko Haram sect, adding that some are already in Lagos.”
From Naij
*Hmmmm.....
God pass them. All their plans would turn to ashes IJN
ReplyDeleteWe are not disputing the fact that they have spread out. Where the northerners abi na muslims who fail to understand whatever teaching their god offers them will know whatsup is when they start bombing other regions other than their own forsaken places that have been messed up, then they will know that truly khaki no be leather. For now na sidon look.
ReplyDeleteLet what happened in Aba some years back not revisit itself again amongst these northerners.
Na wa
ReplyDeleteWow this is really getting scary already...they should all be apprehended quickly before they start mobilising and getting strong hold in the states they are currently hiding...GOD SAVE AND PROTECT US ALL
ReplyDeleteLagos ke? God, have mercy
ReplyDeleteGOD i mean#
ReplyDeleteOthers are still in Lagos running/hiding for their lives sey?
ReplyDeleteWhat!! Please everyone in lagos needs to be aware of their surroundings. I report any strange movements to police!!! ASAP!
ReplyDeleteLOL Joke of the century.This script by Buhari & Co is getting ridiculous. BH was simply used by d north to regain power.
ReplyDeleteI concur oo..100%
DeleteSMILEY#sdk newest#
Peace maker ur head is there, don't mind them with their nonsense talk
DeleteThis report is supposed to be classified, until he provides the needed help to apprehend the fleeing members. Too many details for public consumption, BH. has access to the internet.
ReplyDeleteLagosians be vigilant!
I thought they said they would keep their news away from the public....now the other members would know that there hide out Has been known....
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DeleteStory story story... They should Show us proves or stop this nonsense already. I dont believe this bull****
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmm!!!
ReplyDeleteGood to note that he was accosted by hausas in Ibadan. Boko haram has lost battle over Nigeria in Jesus name, amen
ReplyDeleteIf this is true and the suspects haven't been caught, then this information shouldn't be made public.
ReplyDeleteJesu Oba. .
ReplyDeleteWaking up to one bad news everyday is getting too much. Ahn ahn.
He should be killed immediately.
ReplyDeleteGod please help o,I pray this people don't go and regroup them selves again
ReplyDeleteI will begin to believe all these stories of arrest when I see proofs as in picture or video proofs.
ReplyDeleteMake una no just carry unaselves reach Aba ooo,we no get time to report to police,na to carry tire burn una one time. No dullings here
ReplyDeleteBH, please stay away from Lagos ooo!!! We are covered& Soaked with the blood of JESUS!!
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