Nigeria Army Busts Boko Haram Cell Responsible For Chibok Abduction

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The Nigerian military on Monday disclosed that it has busted a major intelligence cell of the Boko Haram and arrested some of its leaders amongst whom is a major player in the kidnap of over 250 girls in Chibok on April 14 and the murder of the Emir of Gwoza on May 30.

In a statement by the spokesperson of the Defense Headquarters, Chris Olukolade, the military said it arrested Babuji Ya’ari, a man whom it said participated in both attacks.

“The man, Babuji Ya’ari, who is also a member of the Youth Vigilante Group popularly known as Civilian JTF which he uses as cover while remaining an active terrorist, also spearheaded the murder of the Emir of Gwoza,” the military said. “Babuji has been coordinating several deadly attacks in Maiduguri since 2011, including the daring attacks on Customs and military locations as well as the planting of IEDs in several locations in the town.”

Mr. Olukolade, a Major General, said the arrest of Mr. Ya’ari led to the arrest of other members of the cell, including a woman, Hafsat Bako, who was responsible for paying sect members and had initially escaped to Gombe.

“Another female suspect named Haj Kaka who doubles as an armourer and a spy for the terrorists group has also been arrested,” he said.

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