Nigerian soldiers have arrested two senior members of Boko Haram in Yobe State, an official has said.
Soldiers arrest 2 senior terrorists in Yobe
The fleeing insurgents were arrested by troops in the Geidam area of the state, according to Army spokesperson, Sani Usman.
Nigerian Army.
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The fleeing insurgents were arrested by troops in the Geidam area of the state.
This was disclosed by Army spokesperson, Sani Usman via a statement.
Usman said further that the apprehended terrorists were currently being interrogated adding that two pick up vehicles were also seized from them.
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He also denied reports that 150 people had been killed in a terrorist attack in the Kukuwa-Gari area of the state.
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