Notorious Yobe terrorist nabbed on Monday, say police
The police command in Yobe State said on Monday that it captured 40-year-old Haruna Mohammed, believed to be a leader of a “notorious terrorist gang.”
The command’s spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, told journalists in Damaturu that the suspect was apprehended by the State Investigation Department.
Mr Abdulkarim said, “He has been terrorising towns, villages and neighbouring states through menacing phone calls, demanding money and valuables from victims. The command has been on the trail of Mohammed for his criminal activities. A victim from Siminti village reported that Mohammed demanded N3 million and threatened to kill him and his family.
“In an intensive intelligence operation on June 16, detectives from the SID arrested Mohammed at Nangillam, a village in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect has confessed to the crime and named other members of the syndicate who are currently being trailed.’’
Mr Abdulkarim advised communities to promptly report security breaches in their areas, promising the command’s readiness to stamp out crimes in Yobe State.
(NAN)
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