Terror Attack: DSS arrests Boko Haram terrorist leader in Ogun

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested a man said to be Boko Haram leader, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday.

The suspect was arrested at Ijaye area of Abeokuta, after initially resisting arrest before bowing to the superior power of DSS operatives.

Daily Trust reports that the operation was carried out Sunday night.

The suspected terrorist reportedly arrived in Abeokuta from Katsina, took up security job at Ijaye, while gathering intelligence for kidnapping and terrorist attacks.

And following intelligence gathering, the gun-wielding security operatives stormed his hideout and picked him up.

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“It was not an easy ride. Intelligence and the grace of God were sufficient for the operatives. There are still many of them around, but we are on top of our game,” the source said.

The suspect is said to still be in the DSS custody.

The development comes amid the reports of the alleged plan of terrorists to attack some states in the South West, including Lagos.

The DSS Spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, neither denied nor confirmed the arrest. He simply responded, “No comment,” to a text message sent to him.

Also, the Police Public Relations Officers in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, denied knowledge of such arrest.