Wanted Boko Haram terrorist arrested in Adamawa

A Boko Haram suspect Ishaku Wardifen, declared wanted by the military,  was arrested yesterday in Adamawa state, a statement by the army said.
The militant was nabbed by troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion at a check point in Maiha, Adamawa State, army spokesperson Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said.
He said preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspected terrorist is a Cameroonian citizen. “Visual matching with photographs on the poster of the 100 declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists wanted list released by the Nigerian last month, shows that he clearly resemble the suspect on serial number 22 on the list,” he said.
The suspect has been handed over to military intelligence for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“Nigerian Army would like to once more call on all citizens and all well meaning residents of our country to continue to be more vigilant and security conscious to enable us rid our great nation of the menace of terrorism and insurgency,” the statement said.