Army arrests 13 Boko Haram suspects in Kano

The Nigerian Army says its Troops have arrested 13 Boko Haram suspects in Kano State.

Mohammed Yerima, a Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations in a statement on Sunday says the arrest is part of an ongoing effort to flush out all forms of criminality.

They were arrested around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State on Saturday 8 May 2021.

He adds, “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 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.”