Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin Arrested In Abuja Airport - Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Monday asked Nigerians to be vigilant to track
down Boko Haram members it declared wanted recently.
This is contained in a statement issued by the acting Army spokesman,
Sani Usman.

“The Nigerian Army would like to reiterate the need for all well-
meaning Nigerians and those residing in our great country to be more
vigilant.
“We also solicit the assistance of citizens to security agencies with
information about the declared wanted terrorists, their sponsors and
other criminals in our midst,” the statement said.
Mr. Usman said the call became necessary following reports of mass
exodus of the insurgents from their enclaves in parts of the Northeast
due to sustained military offensive.
He confirmed the arrest of one of the suspected wanted terrorists at
the Abuja airport.
“The declaration of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists has started to
pay the desired dividends as one of them was arrested as he
attempted to flee.
“On Sunday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, a man
suspected to be one of the wanted Boko Haram terrorists, Chindo
Bello, was apprehended by Aviation Security as he was boarding Aero
Contractors’ Airline flight to Lagos.’’
Mr. Usman said the suspect had been handed over to the military
intelligence for interrogation and prosecution.
He also commended the “eagle-eyed and patriotic security agents and
citizens” for the tip-off that led to the arrest of the suspect.
(NAN)