The Joint Task Force, JTF, has said it has apprehended a Boko Haram
chieftain, who doubles as the group’s bomb maker in Kazaure, Jigawa
state.
Spokesman of 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, headquartered in Kano,
said six people were rescued during a dawn raid that led to the arrest
of the yet to be identified terrorist.
Those rescued were three women and three toddlers, suspected to be
family members of the man who intelligence gathering revealed has been
in the business of aiding and abating terrorist activities in the North.
Iweha said: “In continuation of operations aimed at complementing the
efforts of military operation in the North Eastern part of the country
and as is customary with the JTF in Kano, the command deems it fit to
keep the general public up to speed with developments in the fight
against terrorists in its area of operational responsibility.
“In the early hours of yesterday, 4 January 2014, at about 0100 hours
(1:00 am), following extensive intelligence build up, troops of the 3
Brigade in Kazuare Local Government Area, Jigawa State conducted a pre
dawn raid at a residence.
“One terrorist was apprehended after a gun battle; while three women
and three toddlers were extricated unhurt. Five AK 47 rifles, Five
magazines, and 333 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and various
improvised explosive devices were recovered from the residence on
further search. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is
an Improvised Explosive Devices manufacturer and his residence a staging
ground for terrorist activities in Kano.
“You may recollect that the JTF had earlier alerted members of the
general public of fleeing terrorists from major theatres of operation in
the North east axis of the country to ‘cooler ‘ areas due to pressure
being mounted on them by the ongoing military operations in these areas.
“Members of the general public are once again enjoined to continue
complimenting the efforts of the JTF by carrying out thorough checks on
the background of persons who wish to let properties especially in cool
zones or out skirt areas of major towns. The 3 Brigade of the Nigerian
Army in Kano would not allow its area of operational responsibility to
be used as haven for terrorists. The appeals of the JTF will continue to
be complimented with the destruction of properties terrorists reside in
and the arrests of their owners.
“The effort of the JTF would not be successful without the
cooperation of the residents. The JTF therefore calls on all residents
not to relent in the fight against terrorist elements who are seeking
refuge by reporting any suspicious persons regardless of gender for
immediate action to prevent the loss of lives and properties.
Additionally, members of the general public are please enjoined to go
about their normal lawful businesses without any fear and to contact the
JTF through its telephone numbers in the event of any distress for
rapid response,” he said. SEE MORE
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