Adamu was
arrested on Sunday, May 14, by the Troops of 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force
Brigade, of the Nigerian army.
The Nigerian
army troop stationed at Forward Operation Base, Potiskum has arrested a
suspected notorious Boko Haram commander in Yobe state.
The suspect,
a 35-year-old man called Abubaka Adamu, popularly known as 'Pepper' was
arrested around New Prison area, Potiskum, Potiskum local government area, Yobe
state.
According to
a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani
Kukasheka Usman, Adamu was arrested with the help of local vigilantes.
Preliminary investigation shows that the suspected terrorist hailed from
Yerimara village, Potiskum LGA and that he has participated in carrying out
attacks and other terrorists activities in the north east. Investigation is
still ongoing.
In a related development, combined troops of 231and 331
Battalions foiled an armed robbery attempt at Chanchara village, Shani LGA.
They recovered an AK-47 Rifle, Machetes and ammunition.
Meanwhile,
eleven farmers have been killed in Amarwa village in Konduga LGA, after Boko
Haram insurgents reportedly stormed the village in search of food.
The village,
which was about 16 kilometers away from Maiduguri metropolis was very close to
Alau Dam which was heavily guarded but no help came from there during the
attack.
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