The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the president of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, over the creation of a vigilante group, Nomad’s Vigilante Group.
Though the DSS spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya, would not confirm or deny the report, it was learned that Bodejo was arrested yesterday at Miyetti Allah’s head office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu local government area of Nasarawa State.
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Eyewitnesses, who commented on social media, said the DSS operatives and soldiers of the Nigerian Army stormed Miyetti Allah’s head office, close to Goshen Church, at about 3:40 pm yesterday and drove off after arresting Bodejo at the gate.
Bodejo was allegedly arrested over fears that the creation of the Nomad’s Vigilante Group could cause violence across the country in the future.
Reports showed that the group was not registered with the security agencies as required before setting up a security outfit.
Following the creation of the group, Bodejo emphasized that the volunteer vigilantes would strictly adhere to the country’s existing laws during their operations.
Bodejo, who spoke during the inauguration in Lafia, Nasarawa State, urged the volunteer vigilantes to work in collaboration with the police, army, and other security agencies to ensure a more comprehensive approach to security across the 13 local councils in the state.