Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin Arrested In Lagos

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

 
It was the end of the reign of wanted and deadly Boko Haram kingpin as he was eventually arrested in his hideout in Lagos.

The suspect identified as Umar, one of the most deadly and most wanted Boko Haram leaders in Abuja was arrested two days ago.
He was also said to be the mastermind of the Kuje and Nyanya Abuja bombings Of 2015. He was arrested by the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Unit (IRT) led by DCP Abba Kyari.

Umar was also the robbery gang leader of Galadimawa Roundabout 7 police officers killing, Lugbe police officers killing and Gwagwalada area police killings all in Abuja.
A top police source said he was also the overall Commander of Edo and Ondo State multiple bank robberies, several killings in Okene axis of Kogi State.
“He was the Grand Commander of the attack and rescue operations of the prison in Niger State early this year where he lost one of his eyes during the operation while over 100 prisoners escaped”, a source in IGP’s office said.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that Umar was arrested by IRT team in Lagos led by DCP Abba Kyari after he escaped with bullet wounds from Abuja 3 weeks ago. The IRT had arrested four of his gang members and recovered four AK47 rifles and hundreds of ammunitions.
“Today is one of the happiest moments of my Life.  Kudos to Nigeria Police Force, kudos to IGP Ibrahim Idris, kudos to IRT” DCP Abba Kyari reacted over the arrest.