Troops of operation LAFIYA DOLE on Saturday arrested a wanted Boko
Haram suspect, Maje Lawan at Banki in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
A statement from Texas Chukwu, a Brigadier General and Director Army
Public Relations on Sunday said, the suspect believed to be number 96 on
the wanted list earlier published by the Army was apprehended after he
infiltrated into the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs camp in the
area.
“The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation and
will be handed over to the appropriate authority for further action.
“The public is reminded to be vigilant and to report any suspicious
person, movements as well as activities to the law enforcement agents
for prompt action.” The statement said.
In another development, troops of 222 Battalion deployed in operation
LAFIYA DOLE while on ambush operation around Malari village, Borno
State neutralized two Boko Haram terrorists while others flee into the
bush.
The statement said, “Ten bicycles were recovered from the terrorists during the encounter.
“The public is hereby advised to report any suspicious movements or
activities to the security agents for necessary action,” the statement
added.