Army arrests 15 Boko Haram suspects in Lagos

Security operatives in Lagos state have arrested a number of suspected members of Boko Haram, in the state. DailyPost gathered that some of the suspects were apprehended at Ijora Badia and Kotankowa areas and other parts of the state,

The General Officer Commanding,GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Umahi, who made the disclosure while reviewing the activities of the army in Lagos and Ogun State, said the Joint Military Task Force, Ops MESA, arrested 1361 miscreants within the metropolis.

In addition, officers attached to the Quick Response Squad have succeeded in arresting about 115 criminals along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Quick Response Squad was created by the Chief of Army Staff to assist the police by patrolling around flash points, along federal highways.

“Those arrested by the Quick Response Squad include 71 males and 53 females. These criminals are among those terrorising innocent citizens plying the route,” he said.

General Umahi explained that all the suspects have since been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.