The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Thursday confirmed the arrest and shooting of a leader of the Boko Haram, Habib Bama, who was the master minder of the majour bombings in the country.
This confirmation comes after a three-month search, Bama, who was a dismissed Private in the Nigerian Army, had allegedly coordinated bombings in Mogadishu Barracks, Police Headquarters, United Nations Building, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Madalla and many sites in Jos.
The combined efforts of the State Security Service (SSS), the Military and the Nigeria Police which formed the JTF, had stormed Bama’s operational base in Damaturu.
Reports have it that Bama, who was seriously wounded, was being questioned as at press time in Damaturu.
Reports have it that Bama, who was seriously wounded, was being questioned as at press time in Damaturu.
But there were indications that he might be moved to Abuja in a special jet if his condition improves.
According to a top JTF source “One of the cell-leaders of Boko Haram in Federal Capital Territory-Suleja-Jos axis has been shot this afternoon in Damaturu by the Joint Task Force (JTF).
According to a top JTF source “One of the cell-leaders of Boko Haram in Federal Capital Territory-Suleja-Jos axis has been shot this afternoon in Damaturu by the Joint Task Force (JTF).
“He was shot and critically wounded this afternoon. We are still extracting words from him.
“Security agents are extracting information from a critically wounded dismissed Army Private Habib Bama, who has been variously involved in the bombings at Mogadishu Barracks, Police Headquarters, United Nations Building, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church at Madalla and many sites in Jos.
“He was declared wanted by security agents after the Madalla church bomb blast.
It will be recalled that the SSS declared Bama wanted on February 15, 2012
It will be recalled that the SSS declared Bama wanted on February 15, 2012
A statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations of the SSS, Ms Marilyn Ogar, said the suspected committed crimes against the state.
The statement read: “Habibu Bama is hereby declared wanted by the Federal Government in connection with crimes against the state.
“Bama is an ex-soldier, Kanuri by tribe and hails from Bama, Borno State. He is also known by the following names;( i )Habib Bama;( ii )Shuaibu Bama; and (iii) Habib Mamman.
“Members of the public with any information that could lead to his arrest are hereby implored to immediately contact the nearest Police Station, Military formation or any other security agency, please.”
As at press time, there was no official reaction from Boko Haram on the arrest of their leader, Bama
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