The suspect, a 35-year-old man called Abubaka Adamu, popularly known as 'Pepper'was arrested around New
Prison area, Potiskum, Potiskum local government area, Yobe state.
Correspondents learnt that Adamu was arrested onSunday, May 14, by the Troops of 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade, of the Nigerian army.
According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General SaniKukasheka Usman, Adamu was arrested withthe help of local vigilantes.
Preliminary investigation shows that the suspected terrorist hailed from Yerimara village, Potiskum LGA and that he has participated in carrying out attacks and other terrorists activities in the north east.
Investigation is still ongoing.In a related development, combined troops of 231and 331 Battalions foiled an armed robbery attempt at Chanchara village, Shani LGA. They recovered an AK-47 Rifle, Machetes and ammunition.
Meanwhile, eleven farmershave been killed in Amarwa villagein Konduga LGA, after Boko Haram insurgents reportedly stormed the village in search of food.
It was gathered that the village, which was about 16 kilometers away from Maiduguri metropolis was very close to Alau Dam whichwas heavily guarded but no help came from there during the attack.
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