In a massive breakthrough, the Niger State government has confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Abba, the leader of the dreaded Mahmuda terror group .This notorious group has been wreaking havoc in Nigeria, particularly in Kwara and Niger states.
Abubakar, a 33-year-old Hausa man from Daura, Katsina State, was apprehended alive by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State . He has since been taken to Abuja for further investigation.
The Mahmuda terror group, a breakaway faction of Boko Haram, has been linked to terror groups in Mali and Niger Republic They have been responsible for numerous kidnappings, killings, and community sackings in Kwara and Niger states.
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to ending insecurity in Nigeria The governor described the arrest as a “huge victory” for the people and government of Niger State.
Residents of Kwara and Niger states are breathing a sigh of relief, hopeful that the capture of Abubakar will restore peace to their communities The DSS has been carrying out a series of well-coordinated and intelligence-led operations in the North, and this arrest is a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism.
