“Yes, I am Part of Boko Haram” – Immigration Officer Confesses, Names Other Security Personnel Involved

Reports just reaching us say a high profile Boko Haram member, who is an officer of Nigeria’s Immigration Services, Ahmed Grema Mohammed, has been arrested by men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

Mohammed, was apprehended at a checkpoint on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road while on his way to kill a former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state.

In his confession, he mentioned the names of some security personnel’s involved as well as those who carry out terrorist attacks in the country. Other confessions include

“Mohammed confessed to be actively involved in the killings of some senior civil servants, security agents, and politicians in Damaturu who spoke against the activities of Boko Haram, particularly the former chairman of Damboa Council, Alhaji Lawal Kawu.

“He also took part in the attack on the old Police Headquarters in Damaturu, where some policemen were killed and large quantity of arms and ammunition carted away.

“In addition, he was among the terrorists that attacked Damaturu Prison, burnt some primary schools, the State CID office and the Police Safety Vehicle, among others.

“The suspect revealed to JTF that he and 15 other members of the organization were intensively trained for three months on G3 and AK 47 rifles, as well as in assassinations and special operations in Niger Republic.

*Featured Image - JTF spokesman, Sagir Musa*