Police operatives in Kano have arrested the wife and two associates of a suspected Chadian terrorist, Ahmad Adam Abba, who is wanted for masterminding the killing of 17 people in his country.
The suspected terrorist’s associates were arrested on the eve of the National Tijjaniyya Maulud ceremony held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano last week.
The state’s Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, told journalists on Friday in Kano that Abba, who is still at large, was planning to set up a terrorist base in the state.
Garba said: “Acting on one of the intelligence reports Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered with discreet investigations in progress.
“The wanted Chadian suspected terrorist escaped out of Nigeria and we have successfully apprehended three of his associates, including his wife, another Chadian named Jibrin Mohammed, 42 years old and a Nigerian.
“They were arrested following a thorough investigation and intelligence-led policing, and are currently in custody with the investigation ongoing.
“Our teams are collaborating closely with other intelligence agencies and the communities to ensure that we are working hand-in-hand to identify any suspicious activities and individuals who may pose a security threat to our society.”
