Boko Haram member nabbed in Ondo

Security operatives have arrested another suspected member of the Boko Haram group, Mohammed Basha, at Isua-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The latest arrest came five days after a top commander of group, Idris Babawo aka Dikko, was arrested at the same area. Babawo, said to be number 165 on the wanted list of the military, was arrested when the vehicle in which he was travelling developed a fault. Police said they were yet to ascertain the rank of Basha in the hierarchy on Book Haram command.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Femi Joseph, said Basha was arrested while he was loitering on Isua- Ifira Akoko Road by the men of the anti-crime patrol of the command.