One of the 100 suspected Boko Haram militants declared wanted by the Nigerian army has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja.
The suspect, identified as Chindo Bello, was nabbed yesterday on his way to board a Lagos bound flight.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Army, Sani Usman who confirmed the development stated Bello is currently undergoing interrogation.
“The declaration of 100 suspected Boko Haram terrorists has started to pay the desired dividend as one of them was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja today,” Usman stated in a statement.
“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.”
Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, had on October 28, declared the suspects wanted and appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could lead to their arrest.