Wanted Boko Haram members: one person now in the net

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The Nigerian Army said on Sunday that recent publication on wanted 100 BokoHaram terrorists  has started to yield the desired dividends as one of them was arrested at Abuja International Airport as he attempted to flee.

Acting Army Spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman in a statement on Sunday evening said the Boko Haram suspect was arrested while trying to board an Aero Contractors flight.

“Today at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, a man suspected to be one of the declared wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists, Chindo Bello was apprehended by Aviation Security as he was boarding Aero Contractors’ Airline flight to Lagos.

“The suspect has since been handed over to the military intelligence for interrogation and prosecution.

“We would like to thank those eagle eyed and patriotic security agents and good citizens for the tip off that led to the arrest of the suspect.

“The Nigerian Army would like to reiterate the need for all well meaning Nigerians and those residing in our great country to be more vigilant and assist security agencies with information about the declared wanted terrorists, their sponsors and other criminals in our midst,” Usman said in the statement.