Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin Among Those Arrested In Abia State

A senior Boko haram commander who has been on the wanted list of the Nigerian security operatives was one of the 486 suspected insurgents arrested in Abia State few days ago by the Nigerian Army.

The revelation was made known by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, in a statement he released on the suspects.

Though Gen. Olukolade did not disclosed the suspect's name, he however mentioned that he is one of the high ranking officers who were leading the team to the southern parts of the country. He stated that the terror kingpin has been taken into custody and the military will continue in its investigations.

Gen. Olukolade also gave names of wanted Boko Haram terrorists and the ransom on their heads:

Sheikh Abubakar Shekau (N50 million), Habibu Yusuf (N25 million), Khalid Albarnawai (N25 million), and Momodu Bama (N25 million).