DSS arrests 'ISWAP commander linked to' Kogi explosion, Kuje prison attack | TheCable

TOP STORY: DSS arrests 'ISWAP commander linked to' Kogi explosion, Kuje prison attack | TheCable

January 4, 2023 5:45 PM

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, the suspects were identified as Abdulmumin Ibrahim Otaru, said to be an ISWAP commander, and one Saidu Suleiman.how an explosion rocked a community in Okene LGA of Kogi state on December 29, 2022. Afunanya said Otaru was also behind other attacks, including the invasion of the Kuje medium security custodial centre“During investigations, it was ascertained that Otaru was a high commander of Islamic State West Africa Province and either coordinated or was involved in the following dastardly operations: the 24th June, 2022 attack on Nigeria Police Area Command, Eika-Ohizenyi, Okehi LGA of Kogi State.

“Otaru operated terrorist cells in and around Kogi State. Similarly, he and his gang had staged several kidnap operations in Kogi and Ondo States. Meanwhile, the suspects are in custody and will be prosecuted accordingly.

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