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Terror Commanders Nabbed: Nigeria Thwarts ISWAP, Boko Haram Hajj Return

In a significant security triumph, Nigerian authorities apprehended seven alleged Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning from Hajj at Katsina Airport. This crucial interception, enabled by advanced database integration, underscores Nigeria's strengthened efforts to combat terrorism. The incident raises urgent questions about terror financing and travel oversight.

InformationNG·June 27, 2026AI-curated

The Federal Government has announced the arrest of seven suspected terrorists who were intercepted at the Katsina airport while returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed the development on Friday after President Bola Tinubu si

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