The Digest:
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago confirms the arrest of Abubakar Abba, leader of the Mahmuda terrorist group, by DSS operatives in Wawa town. The arrest, made without gunfire, marks a significant success in the fight against terrorism in the region.
Key Points:
- Governor Bago announces the capture of Mahmuda terrorist leader Abubakar Abba by DSS operatives in Wawa town.
- The group had been active in Niger’s Borgu Local Council and parts of Kwara State.
- The operation was intelligence-led, with Abba arrested without a single shot being fired.
- Bago praises President Tinubu’s commitment to ending insecurity in the country.
- The Governor commended recent federal security appointments, particularly in the DSS, for strengthening efforts against terrorism.
- Abba’s arrest is considered a major victory in the battle against terrorism in West Africa.
- The Niger State Government will continue its collaboration with the Federal Government and security agencies to eradicate terrorism.
The DSS’s successful operation in apprehending Mahmuda leader Abubakar Abba demonstrates the power of intelligence and highlights ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in Nigeria.
Sources: Punch, Daily Post
