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SECURITY AGENCIES ARREST FIVE ISWAP COMMANDERS, 30 FIGHTERS IN ABUJA

A joint operation launched by the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the police and other security agencies has successfully dismantled a terror cell and arrested five Islamic State West Africa Province commanders and 30 fighters.

VOP News gathered that the terror suspects were apprehended at their hideouts in different locations in Abuja, Mararaba and other satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory. the suspects were being held at a DSS facility.

 The arrests were made amid heightened tension in the nation’s capital as the popular Jabi Lake Mall shut its doors to shoppers and visitors on Thursday, citing the security situation.

 To discourage criminal activities, the FCT Administration demolished shanties on Law School land, saying it was part of security measures.

 

VOP Lagos

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