7 suspected terrorists arrested in Borno

According to reports, 7 men believed to be Boko Haram members have been arrested in Borno state.

The suspects were apprehended on Monday, September 15, 2014 after unleashing terror in the Shaffa town environs of the Hawul Local Government Area of the state, Nigerian Eye reports.

The men were reportedly arrested due to a tip-off and a resident, Mallam Zakariya Shizhawu, is said to have confirmed the incident saying:

“Thank God Seven boko haram suspected operatives who have been terrorizing our community were arrested yesterday (Monday) by security agents following a tip off.”

Boko Haram has unleashed terror in Borno and is reported to have taken over some communities in the state.