NSCDC arrests fleeing Boko Haram member in Ekiti

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti have arrested a wanted Boko Haram member suspected to have fled from the northeast.

In a statement on Thursday, NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, said the suspect, Isah Jafaru, also known as Nabida, was arrested in Iloro Ekiti after a manhunt was carried out following his suspicious activities in the community.

He described the suspect as a high-ranking terrorist who relocated to Iloro Ekiti with other terrorists scattered in Ekiti state.

According to Ekiti NSCDC commandant, Oluwaseun Sosina, operatives are tracking the fleeing criminals to prevent regrouping in the state.

He said Nabida will be handed over to the Department of State Security (DSS) for further investigation, just as he urged residents to be vigilant and report any questionable characters to security agents.

“The command’s intelligence and counterterrorism unit are moving out in search of these miscreants to stop them from regrouping in Ekiti state while the command will cooperate with other paramilitary agencies to make sure that the state remains peaceful during, before, and after this festive season,” the commandant said.