In a major breakthrough for Nigeria's security forces, the Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully recaptured a high-profile terrorist, Abdulazeez Obadaki, who was one of the most wanted inmates that escaped during the infamous Kuje prison break in July 2022.
The daring attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory led to the escape of more than 800 inmates, including a significant number of Boko Haram suspects. Obadaki's escape had been a significant security concern, as he was not just an escapee but an active and dangerous operative.
Intelligence reports indicate that Abdulazeez Obadaki was a key mastermind behind several devastating attacks in the years following his escape. He is “reported to have masterminded attacks on banks in Uromi, Edo State, and a fatal shooting at Deeper Life College, Okene, in Kogi State, both in 2022.”
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These attacks had previously been attributed to unknown terrorist elements, but the DSS's recapture of Obadaki now provides a clear link to the Kuje prison escapees and underscores the ongoing threat they posed to national security. The Kuje attack itself was a highly coordinated assault by insurgents, which raised serious questions about the country's correctional facility security and intelligence capabilities.
The recapture of such a high-value target represents a significant victory for the DSS and the broader security apparatus. It demonstrates a sustained effort to track down and neutralize the threats that fled into society nearly three years ago. This operation will likely provide critical intelligence that could lead to further arrests and help prevent future planned attacks, bringing a measure of relief to the communities he targeted.
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