Nigeria arrests seven notorious terrorists returning from Hajj - Official
The Federal Government has announced that it recently arrested seven terrorists who were returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
The Federal Government has announced that it recently arrested seven terrorists who were returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Saturday after President Bola Tinubu had signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law.
His words, "…I’m happy to tell you that even last week, Thursday, seven of the known commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP at the point of coming back from Mecca were arrested in Katsina at the airport and were handed over to the DSS.
His words, "…I’m happy to tell you that even last week, Thursday, seven of the known commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP at the point of coming back from Mecca were arrested in Katsina at the airport and were handed over to the DSS.
“This is only possible because NIMC’s ID is already connected with the immigration database, and it’s already speaking to even the Interpol 24/7, and we have been able to automate this."
The minister was quoted as speaking in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
The minister’s announcement is expected to raise concerns among Nigerians about how the terrorists were allowed to go for the Hajj exercise. It also follows allegations that the Katsina State Government sponsored the Hajj exercise for some terrorists. Although the state government has denied the allegation, Mr Tunji-Ojo’s revelation will raise more dust on the issue.
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The minister’s announcement is expected to raise concerns among Nigerians about how the terrorists were allowed to go for the Hajj exercise. It also follows allegations that the Katsina State Government sponsored the Hajj exercise for some terrorists. Although the state government has denied the allegation, Mr Tunji-Ojo’s revelation will raise more dust on the issue.
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