Abubakar Abba, a suspected terrorist kingpin terrorising Niger state, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday signed by Bologi Ibrahim, his spokesperson.
Abba was said to be the leader
of the dreaded Mahmuda terrorists organisation, which operated in Borgu local government area of the state and part of Kwara state.
The statement said the terrorist leader was arrested by operatives of the DSS in Wawa town.
“I can confirm that the leader of Mahmuda, which is one of the most dangerous terror groups in West Africa, Abubakar Abba, has been arrested by the DSS,” the statement said.
The statement noted that Abba was apprehended alive through an intelligence-led operation by the DSS.
“This is a huge victory for us as a people and as a government, and President Tinubu deserves commendation for this cheering news.
“Abba’s arrest demonstrates the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to truly ending insecurity and promoting the well-being of Nigerians.” the statement added.
The governor promised that the Niger State government would continue to collaborate with the federal government and security agencies to ensure that terrorism is halted in the country.
