Nigeria nabs wanted Boko Haram commander
Abuja, Aug 5: The Nigerian Army on Sunday confirmed that one of the most wanted commanders of the Boko Haram terror group has been nabbed.
The suspect, identified as Maje Lawan, is believed to be number 96 on the list of wanted terrorists earlier published by the Army, reports Xinhua news agency.
Army spokesman Texas Chukwu said the suspect was nabbed by troops in Banki neighbourhood of the northeastern state of Borno.
He was apprehended after he infiltrated an internally displaced persons' camp in Banki, according to Chukwu.
"The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation and will be handed over to the appropriate authority for further action," he said.
Nigeria has made considerable gains against the terror group, dislodging its fighters from the Sambisa Forest.
Boko Haram has been blamed for the death of more than 20,000 people and displacement of 2.3 million others in Nigeria since 2009.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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