The Department of State Security DSS have arrested a notorious member of the Boko Haram terrorists, Khalid AL-Barnawi, alias Kafuri/ Naziru/ Alhaji Yahaya/Mallam Dauda/Alhaji Tanimu. He is said to be the perpetrator of the UN Abuja bombing in 2011. He was arrested in Lokoja. He is also said to be Abubakar Shekau’s deputy.
Photo of Boko Haram Founding Member Who Carried Out Bombing of UN Building in Abuja
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