The Ogun Police Command said on Tuesday that it had arrested a member of the Boko Haram sect at Ishari Kara cattle market in Ifo Local Government Area.
The command’s spokes man, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in statement in Abeokuta that the 22-year-old from Bulunkutu Kasuwa in Maiduguri was arrested following robust intelligence gathering.
“The suspect, who confessed to have fled Maiduguri due to aggressive manhunt by security operatives, was picked up by police operatives in Ogun state after a tip-off.
“ He has confessed to the police to have participated in the killing of many innocent Nigerians before the declaration of the state of emergency in three states, including Borno.
“The command appreciates the good people of the state for their collaboration and sharing of information that made the police to be pro-active in preventing crimes and criminality in the state.
“Commissioner of Police Ikemefuna Okoye has, therefore, reassured the general public of adequate protection of lives and property and confidentiality of any information given to the police, ‘’ he said.
He also urged the public to share information with the Intelligence Bureau on cell phone number 08036197688 in order to nip crime in the bud.
