Two
suspected members of the Boko Haram militants disguising as members of the
Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamitis Sunna (JIBWIS) First Aid Group have been
arrested and handed over to the police.
The
National Director of JIBWIS First Aid Group, Malam Mustapha Imam Sitti, told
Daily Trust in Zaria that the arrest followed an advice that was issued to all
religious groups by the military on the possibility of terrorists to use their
uniforms.
Police
Area Commander in charge of Zaria headquarters, Muhammad D. Shehu, confirmed
the arrest, explaining that the two suspects would be transferred to the
police state command.
Sitti
said: “the first suspect was caught fully dressed in our uniform. Members of
our First Aid Group (‘Yan Agaji) have their uniform. Following the military’s
advice, we have introduced certain security measures.
“Through
those measures, our members can identify themselves anywhere they meet. This
was how we arrested the suspect and handed him over to the police.
“On
investigation, it was discovered that the first suspect was operating under the
leadership of one.”