The Nigerian army on Wednesday said it  arrested two fleeing key members of the terrorist Boko Haram group with two pick up vehicles in Geidam, Yobe state, in north east Nigeria. 

It said those arrested were currently being interrogated by the authorities, according to a statement by Colonel Sani Usman,  acting director of PR for the army.

Geidam had suffered several attacks by Boko Haram terrorists.

Usman said that media reports alleging the killing and drowning of 150 people in Kukuwa-Gari, Gujiba Local Government Area of Yobe, “cannot be substantiated’’.

He, however, assured the general public of the “Nigerian Army’s commitment in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists and ensuring security for law-abiding citizens in the affected areas “.

Usman, in the statement, also said that there were reports and distressed calls about suspected movements and planned attacks by the

Boko Haram terrorists around Damasak general area.

He, however, stated that the Nigerian Air Force had conducted air surveillance and armed reconnaissance in the area, while the Nigerian Army troops had also been reinforced.