The terrorist kingpin, who real name is Abubakar Adamu, was arrested in Yobe State on Sunday, May 14.

This was disclosed by army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman via a statement.

According to the statement, “Pepper” was arrested around the New Prison area in Potiskum, the state capital.

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The arrest was carried out by troops attached to the 233 Battalion, 27 Task Force Brigade with the help of local vigilantes.