DSS Arrest Boko Haram Commander Linked With Suicide Attacks

     

The State Security Service of Nigeria said it has arrested   Boko Haram suspects and their Commander linked to several suicide attacks recently across the country.
The DSS in a statement said  that Usman Shuiabu known as Money and other frontline members of the hardline Islamist group were picked up in Lagos, Kano, Plateau, Enugu and Gombe states between July and August.


“Of particular note was the arrest on 8th July, 2015 in Gombe state of those responsible for the coordination and execution of the suicide attacks in Potiskum, Kano, Zaria and Jos.
“Shuaibu admitted being the leader of the team of nine sect members that was dispatched from Sambisa Forest to carry out the attacks. He disclosed that four out of the nine of them were used as suicide bombers in executing all the suicide attacks,” it stated

The DSS also said they stopped  a possible attack by Boko Haram in Nigeria commercial Capital Lagos

“The sudden influx of Boko Haram members into Lagos state points to the determination of the sect to extend its nefarious terrorist activities to the state and in fact, other parts of the country,” it said
“The arrest of these confessed terrorist elements has however helped in no small measure to avert devastating attacks in the area,” it added 

The DSS said it will work closely with stakeholders in the fight against Boko Haram