At least 28 suspected Boko Haram insurgents were arrested yesterday in Dar, Madagali Local Government of Adamawa State, following the murder of four persons in Driff, another town in Madagali.
Their arrest followed a combined operation by the Army and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
Coordinator of the State Security Nigerian Hunter’s Association Garba Salvia Tarfa, who addressed reporters yesterday, said the suspects were planning to attack Mbutuku when they were arrested by officials of the CJTF.
One of his members, Ishaya Jamari, was killed while another, Jiabada John, was shot in the leg.
Tarfa added that some of the insurgents who attacked Driff went to Dar but were resisted.
They returned yesterday and were resisted by his men.
He said: “Last night, leader of the insurgents, Ahmed Buba Barkindo, and his assistant, Sudi Ijaduwa, who operate from Sabon Gari boundary between Madagali and Sambisa, were apprehended after planning to attack more villages in Madagali.
“Our men got wind of the operation, sent for the Army, and the insurgents were arrested.”