How social media was used to expose Boko Haram suspects who sneaked into Kano
Hotoro was previously an epicentre for insurgents’ activities in the state, before the terrorists were flushed out by concerted efforts of security forces and residents. Members of Boko Haram sleeper cells in the area typically attacked security men and churchgoers in drive-by attacks between 2011 and 2013, when they were largely decimated. The weekend raid, according to a resident of the area, Malam Muhammed Amadi was conducted without drawing much attention. He explained that the army arrived at the suspect’s residence around 9:15 pm where they surrounded the residence and whisked away ...