DSS Operatives, Military Arrest ISWAP Leader 

DSS Operatives, Military Arrest ISWAP Leader 

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that the leader of the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist group has been arrested by men of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS).

In a statement released by Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, it was revealed that the leader was captured in a joint operation by the two security agencies.

The statement reads: “Troops are targeting the leadership of these groups to ensure they pose no further threat to the safety and security of citizens.

“Significantly, on 29 Nov 23, at Tarum Village located on the outside of Bauchi Metropolis in Bauchi State.

“Troops collaborated with personnel of DSS to conduct a sting operation that culminated in the arrest of the leader of ISWAP terrorist group in charge of North Central and North West Zones.

“He is in custody. Similarly, air interactions have been conducted on several enclaves of these terrorist leaders in the NW and NC zones with much success.”

This is a major development in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.