Another declared wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Ishaku Wardifen, has been arrested by vigilant troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion at a check point in Maiha, Adamawa State.
Wardifen was arrested barely 24 hours afted one of the wanted terrorists was nabbed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja while trying to board an Aero Contractor flight.
Preliminary interrogation, according to a statement by Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, acting Director Army Public Relations, revealed that the suspected terrorist is a Cameroonian citizen.
“Visual matching with photographs on the poster of the 100 declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists wanted list released by the Nigerian last month, shows that he clearly resemble the suspect on serial number 22 on the list.
“The suspect has been handed over to military intelligence for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“Nigerian Army would like to once more call on all citizens and all well meaning residents of our country to continue to be more vigilant and security conscious to enable us rid our great nation of the menace of terrorism and insurgency,” the statement stressed.
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