The Nigerian Army have enjoined the general public especially residents of Filin Lazio Hotoro area in Kano metropolis to go about their lawful businesses as security forces are on top of the situation.
This is contained in a statement by Brigadier General Mohammed Yarima, Director Army Public Relations a copy of which was made available to newsmen in Kano today.
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Recall that the arrest of the suspected terrorists was carried out at Filin Lazio in Hotoro area of Kano metropolis on Saturday evening after they raided a mosque and some houses in the area.
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“The Nigerian Army wishes to use this medium to appeal to the peace loving people of Kano State to maintain high level of vigilance and continue to report suspected movement of strange individuals or groups in their environment to the relevant security agencies for prompt action.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out in an ongoing effort to flush out all forms of criminality within its Area of responsibility.
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The statement added that the ongoing operations is predicated on the need to apprehend criminals who may want to hibernate in any part of Kano state.
“The troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Filin Lazio, Hotoro axis of Kano State on Saturday 8 May 2021,” the statement said.
