Terrorism: Scores of foreigners arrested during ‘training’ in Osun

Following the intelligence, security operatives raided many parts of the State where illegal immigrants were arrested.

A security source, disclosed that those arrested have no valid residential permit and could not explain beyond reasonable doubt, their stay in the country and the State.

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A top security source disclosed that “I will not disclose the location of arrest for security reasons and not to raise apprehension in the community. They were arrested and the Osun State Government was informed.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Osun State Commisioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi confirmed arrest of 100 foreigners in the state.

According to him, the issue of security is not something that we can disclose fully. In Osun, we have always been proactive which led to the arrest of suspected terrorists in Ilesa.

“100 foreigners were arrested weeks ago before the arrest of suspected members of ISWAP in Ilesa. We are on top of the security situation, our residents should not panic.

“The governor including our Service Chiefs they are on top of security situations in the state. We are equally rejigging the Amotekun Security outfit to be more effective.”