Boko Haram: SSS Bursts New Cell in Kogi

The State Security Service (SSS) Wednesday in Abuja paraded a suspected commander and a spiritual leader of Boko Haram and four members of his cell.
The suspects, who were being held by the SSS over the alleged plots to carry out attacks in Kogi State was led by a Ph.D holder, who lectures at the Kogi State University, Anyangba, Kogi State. According to the SSS, spokes lady Marilyn Ogar, the five extremists were planning to attack the Igala ethnic community. The new cell, which the service uncovered was plotting to launch violent attacks in Igala land. They include Muhammad Nazeef Yunus, 44 – Spiritual Leader and Recruitment Coordinator; Umar Musa, 37 – Head of Operations/ Instructor (Munzir); Mustapha Yusuf (a.k.a Habib) 21, – Armourer/Chief Courier, Ismaila Abdulazeez, 19, Foot soldier; and Ibrahim Isah (a.k.a One in Town) 22 – Foot soldier. All the arrested persons were the natives of Kogi State and attended Islamic schools, where they were indoctrinated by Yunus, himself a lecturer at the Kogi State University, Anyingba. He had graduated at the University of Medina and hold a Ph.D in Islamic Studies, and had been the Chief Instructor to the Boko Haram adherents, especially on the supremacy of the Sharia legal system, and on how to use the Jihad to topple governments. The SSS urged Nigerians to be vigilant and report any suspicious moves and persons to the security agencies, stressing that the war on
terror was still on.
“This Service in collaboration with other security agencies will not rest on their oars until we rid our society of all criminality. We must all remember that we are not terrorists we are Nigerians," Ogar said. He said the battle against the insurgents was a must win, adding that this would be done fast as delaying was not in the best interest of anyone. “Within few weeks we must be able to win the fight against the insurgents" calling on his men that the oath to preserve the integrity of the nation is sacred and they must continue to demonstrate absolute loyalty to the country.” He said he was happy with “the resolution of all Nigerians to deal with this issue (terrorism). Terrorism is not the way of life of Nigeria.”
Iherijika argued that Nigeria is a democratic country and “anyone who is aggrieved can join any of the political parties to express their grievances,” insisting that room would not be given for dissent and lawlessness.