Troops apprehend 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kano

Etim Ekpimah

The troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Filin Lazio, Hotoro area of Kano State.

Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said in a statement (@Nigerian-Army) on Sunday that the terrorists were arrested on Saturday, May 8, 2021, in an ongoing effort to flush out all forms of criminality within its area of responsibility.

“In an ongoing effort to flush out all forms of criminality within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State on Saturday 8 May 2021.

“The ongoing operations is predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano State.

“The general public especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro, are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses as security forces are on top of the situation,” the statement added.

He asked the members of the public, especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro, to go about their lawful businesses as security forces are on top of the situation.

According to hi, the Nigerian Army wishes to use this medium to appeal to the peace-loving people of Kano State to maintain high level of vigilance and continue to report suspected movement of strange individuals or groups in their environment to the relevant security agencies for prompt action.