Police and Military Disagree Over Arrest of Suspected Suicide Bomber in Borno

The Nigerian police and military are at odds over the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber, Abubakar Mustapha, in Borno State. The military claims to have apprehended Mustapha with materials for making explosives, while the police caution against misinformation.

The arrest followed a joint operation in Banki Town, Bama Local Government Area. The police issued a counter-statement clarifying the arrest and cautioning against false information circulating on social media.

Investigations are ongoing to determine Mustapha's intentions, possible collaborators, and terrorist network links.