We’ve Arrested Thousands Of Boko Haram Suspects In Lagos — CJTF

The Civilian Joint Task Force in Lagos says it has arrested thousands of Boko Haram suspects in the state.

The Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force, Kumar Sanda, made the disclosure at an event at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja on Wednesday.

At the event where Sanda received the Best Security Group in Lagos award from the Nigerian Human Rights Community, he said: “If I should mention the number of Boko Haram members we have arrested in Lagos State, people will not believe it.

“But we have arrested thousands.

“The CJTF monitors trailer parks, and quarries, and checks truck pushers because we understand the channels through which they enter Lagos.

“Our people must remain vigilant.

“Not all Abokis are bad, but not all are good either.

“We are committed to keeping Lagos free from Boko Haram and banditry.

“Boko Haram has no domain in Lagos State.

“The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor is constantly in touch with us to ensure the people sleep with their eyes closed.

“Whenever you see a man from Borno State, you might feel scared because of Boko Haram.

“But many of those you see are not truly Nigerians.

“That’s not to say there are no Nigerians among them.

“It’s a fact that Boko Haram originated in Borno State, and we monitor individuals from Borno across Lagos.

“We know when new arrivals come in because we track the truck routes.

“A person from Borno can identify others from his state.

“The same goes for indigenes of Kano and other states.”