Audio By Carbonatix
One of the leaders of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram has been arrested after a shoot-out in the northern city of Kano, police say.
Muhammed "Hamza" Aliyu was held as he tried to flee the city after an exchange of fire outside his residence, they said.
Three police officers and four militants were killed, according to Kano state police chief Ibrahim Idris.
Boko Haram has staged numerous attacks across northern and central Nigeria.
The group, whose name means Western education is forbidden, often targets the security forces and state institutions.
In August it claimed responsibility for a bomb at the UN headquarters in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, which killed at least 23 people.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Stonebwoy set to fill OVO Arena Wembley on August 15 with BHIM Festival
9 minutes -
The African Union’s expanding footprint in strengthening cross-border tourism and trade unity in Africa
15 minutes -
Today’s Front pages: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
17 minutes -
Netanyahu vows to ‘increase the blows’ against Hezbollah as Israel intensifies strikes in LebanonÂ
26 minutes -
US strikes Iranian missile sites and boats near Strait of Hormuz amid peace talksÂ
33 minutes -
Why it’s time to change Ghana’s cocoa law
37 minutes -
Adamus Resources defends reputation amid renewed public scrutiny
41 minutes -
GN Savings and Loans could resume operations before end of 2026 — Dr Kweku Nduom
1 hour -
Telecel CEO speaks on closing Africa’s gender gap in technology at Rwandan summit
1 hour -
Analysis: Why the cedi is depreciating
2 hours -
What are they hiding? – Tech consultant questions rush for 15 digital bills
2 hours -
To nationalise or transform? Joy Business hosts roundtable on Ghana’s extractive future
2 hours -
This is not how modern innovation ecosystems are built – Tech analyst warns over NITA Bill
2 hours -
A web developer could become a criminal – NITA Bill sparks fear among young innovators
3 hours -
Mercy Johnson faces backlash over $18.24 menstrual kit
3 hours