Police have arrested a Boko Haram commander who is on the wanted list displayed by the military authorities, in Gombi local government area of the state.


The suspected commander was allegedly sighted by a policemen at a security checkpoint who instantly recognised him as one of the wanted Boko Haram commanders.

The policemen reportedly removed his uniform and started trailing the suspected Boko Haram terrorist, who went to a First Bank branch in the area in an attempt to withdraw money, where he was apprehended.