The Niger State Government has revealed how terrorist leader, Abubakar Abba, was arrested by the Department of State Service in the state.
Abba was the leader of the Mahmuda terror groups, which pitched its tent and operated in Niger and Kwara states.
He was captured in Wawa, the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Governor Mohammed Bago’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Wednesday announced Abba’s arrest in a statement in which he said the terror kingpin had been moved to the nation’s capital, Abuja, for further investigation.
“Yes, it is true. I can confirm that the leader of Mahmuda, which is one of the most dangerous terror groups in West Africa, Abubakar Abba, has been arrested by the DSS.
“He was apprehended alive through an intelligence-led operation by the DSS.
“This is a huge victory for us as a people and as a government, and President Tinubu deserves commendation for this cheering news.
“Abba’s arrest demonstrates the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to truly ending insecurity and promoting the well-being of Nigerians,” Ibrahim said.
Mahmuda, an offshoot of the deadly Boko Haram terror group, was also believed to have ties with the Islamic State and was responsible for a series of attacks across Kwara and Niger states.