Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 05 Aug 2018, 03:50 pm Print
Abuja: The Nigerian Army on Sunday said a wanted Boko Haram commander has been nabbed by them, media reports said.
The nabbed person was identified as Maje Lawan, reports said.
A statement from Texas Chukwu, a Brigadier General and Director Army Public Relations on Sunday told Daily Post of Nigeria, 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," read the statement.
“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," it said.
Boko Haram is a jihadist militant organization based in northeastern Nigeria.
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