DSS arrests a Boko Haram leader who took up a security job so as to spy in Ogun State

A suspected Boko Haram leader was on Sunday July 31, arrested by operatives of Department of State Services in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. 

Daily Trust reports that the suspected Boko Haram leader was arrested at Ijaye area of Abeokuta.

It was also learnt that the suspect initially put up a resistance before bowing to the superior power of DSS operatives during the operation carried out at night. 

A security source told the publication that the suspected terrorist

arrived Abeokuta from Katsina, took up security job at Ijaye, while gathering intelligence for terrorist attacks. He reportedly moved to Abeokuta to set up terrorists’ cell for kidnapping and terror attacks.

Following intelligence gathering , the gun-wielding security operatives stormed his hideout and picked him up.