The Borno State Command of Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the capture of a suspected high profile Boko Haram leader, Danladi Abdullahi at Moduganari area of Maiduguri metropolis.A statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka confirming the arrest said: “although he is still being investigated, it has been positively established that he is suspect number 26 on the list of the declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists issued by the Nigerian Army last month.”
He said that the arrest as a fallout of the release of a poster containing photographs of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists .
Army headquarters said that security agencies and the public have since the release of the poster, intensified search for the wanted Boko Haram terrorists.
Colonel Usman said: “The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, personally wishes to commend the DSS, especially Borno State Command, for this singular act, resilience and continued support and cooperation in the fight against terrorism and insurgency. The DSS has over times proven to be dependable and partners in the quest for a secured Nigeria.
“We would also like to reiterate that the fight against this security menace is a collective responsibility, therefore, we shall continue to solicit for public’s support, cooperation and understanding as we finally quench the remaining dying embers of the Boko Haram terrorists in our country. We should all be more vigilant and security conscious to enable us all enjoy a better and more secure Nigeria.” [myad]
