After Makinde’s alarm, suspected 100 ISWAP members arrested in Osun

 

No fewer than 100 foreigners who invaded Osun state for alleged bomb making training have been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service. 

The suspects who were accused of entering the country without traveling documents were arrested in Ilesa.

Security sources said the suspect were arrested and taken away by immigration officers.

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the suspects have been arrested over a week and the government has taken normal steps on the matter.

He said the issue was not disclosed because the government in the state has been proactive in the arrest of suspected terrorists in Ilesa.

He said: “100 foreigners were arrested weeks ago before the arrest of suspected members ISWAP in Ilesa. We are on top of security situation, our residents should not panic.

“The governor, including our service chiefs, are on top of security situations in the state. We are equally re jigging the Amotekun Security outfit to be more effective,” Alimi said.