Nigerian Army captures notorious terror leader ‘Babawo Badoo’, 37 suspects

The Nigerian Army has achieved a major breakthrough with the arrest of a wanted terror and violent extremist leader, Idris Idris, also known as Babawo Badoo.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that 37 other criminal suspects were also apprehended during coordinated operations across the country.

A reliable Army Headquarters source told NAN on Thursday that the operations also led to the rescue of 15 kidnapped victims.

He added that two terrorists were killed, and assorted weapons, ammunition, and logistics items were recovered across various theatres of operation.

According to the source, Babawo Badoo is the notorious insurgent leader behind a series of deadly attacks and abductions in the North Central region.

“He was arrested on Oct. 20 by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE at Lugere Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau.
“The suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence, and troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 10 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a mobile phone, and N12,000,” he said.

The source added that troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, working with the Nigerian Police and Civilian Joint Task Force, raided a criminal hideout at Saya Village in Bassa Local Government Area.

He said the troops apprehended 19 suspects, who are currently undergoing investigation.