The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President, Bello Bodejo, in connection with the establishment of an unregistered vigilante group in Nasarawa State.
The arrest, conducted jointly by DSS operatives and Nigerian Army soldiers, took place at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State around 3pm on Tuesday.
Authorities expressed concerns that the vigilante group’s unauthorized formation might pose a security threat, prompting Bodejo’s detention.
The group allegedly lacks recognition from government security agencies, including the DSS and the police.
“Our (DSS) operatives and soldiers of the Nigerian Army stormed the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office in Nasarawa this afternoon, and we’ve arrested their National President, Bello Bodejo, for creating a vigilante group that is not recognised by the government.
“The creation of that nomad’s vigilante group could cause violence in the country. The group was not registered with the DSS, the police, or any other security agency, and the group is not recognised by the Federal Government.”
Ada Peter
