Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Kebbi

In early June 2024, Nigerian security forces—including the Army, police and the Department of State Services—detained a man suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Kebbi State. The suspect was arrested in the town of Birnin Kebbi after intelligence linked him to extremist groups, and authorities seized weapons and explosives during the operation. The arrest was part of a broader crackdown on Boko‑Harām and other militant activities in northwestern Nigeria. Views Nigeria