The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Operation Restore Order (ORO) said on Friday that it had arrested 26 suspected Boko Haram sect members during a raid in Maiduguri.
Lt.-Col. Sagir Musa, the JTF spokesman stated this in a statement in Maiduguri.
“Following intelligence report, a special operation was conducted on Thursday, July 26, and early hours of Friday, 27 July, 2012 in Maiduguri.
“The operation led to the arrest of 26 suspected terrorists believed to be members of Boko Haram sect at Biafra Bula-Bulin, Kasuwan Shanu and GRA in Maiduguri metropolis.''
Musa said that the suspects were believed to be the brains behind the killing of two Indians on Wednesday in Maiduguri.
“Some of the suspects were responsible for the killings of two Indians, a cleric and several others in Maiduguri in the recent past.''
Musa said that two AK 47 Rifles, three magazines, 200 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition were also recovered during the raid.
“We also recovered a primed Improvised Explosive Device, which was detonated by the Bomb Disposal Unit of the JTF as well as cutlasses, daggers and charms.
“There was also a blood stained cloth used during the killing of a cleric in Kasuwan Shanu, Maiduguri.''
Musa said that the items and suspects were kept in the custody of the JTF for necessary action.