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Niger State Governor Commends President Tinubu on Capture of Notorious Terror Leader

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the capture of Abubakar Abba, the leader of the feared Mahmuda terror group. The terror leader was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Wawa, Borgu local government area of Niger State, and has been taken to Abuja for further investigation. The governor praised President Tinubu's commitment to the safety and welfare of Nigerians, describing the capture as a demonstration of his willpower to end insecurity and promote the well-being of citizens.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Abubakar Abba, the leader of the Mahmuda terror group, in Wawa, Borgu local government area of Niger State.
  • The terror leader was captured alive through an intelligence-led operation by the DSS.
  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended by Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for his commitment to ending insecurity and promoting the well-being of Nigerians.
  • The Niger State government has pledged to continue collaborating with the federal government and security agencies to halt terrorism in the country.
  • The Mahmuda terror group has been terrorizing residents around the Kainji National Park in Niger State.
  • The capture of the terror leader is seen as a significant victory for the government and its security agencies.
  • President Tinubu has been praised for his willpower and commitment to ending insecurity in the country.

Statistics:

  • The Mahmuda terror group has been operating in the Kainji National Park area of Niger State.
  • The group has been terrorizing residents in the area for an unspecified period.
  • The DSS arrested the terror leader after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
  • President Tinubu has been commended for 3 key successes in combating terrorism.
  • The Niger State government has expressed its commitment to working with the federal government and security agencies to end terrorism in the country.

Sources:

  • [Niger State Government Official Statement]

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