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Following the arrest of ISWAP suspects during bomb-making training in Ilesa, over 100 foreigners who invaded Osun state in groups have been arrested.

The Nation learnt that the foreigners were arrested while entering the state by operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service.

It was gathered that the foreigners did not have any valid travelling documents and lacked an explanation of their mission in the state.

A top security source disclosed: “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.

“The state government was involved as they provided Immigration buses to convey them.”

When reached by phone, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Immigration Service, Osun State Command, Olu Moyosad, did not answer calls or respond to text messages.

Meanwhile, in an exclusive phone interview with The Nation, the Osun State Commisioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi confirmed arrest of 100 foreigners in the state.

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

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.

“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.”

He commended Oyo State Governor for raising the alarm of bandit invasion in Southwest,’noting that his Osun counterpart will always ensure that residents do not suffer any crisis.

“Following the alarm, we are leaving no stone unturned on security matters. Osun State remain the safest state in Nigeria because of the efforts of Mr Governor.”

PressMyButton:
Coordinated & quick response at its finest. See what we told you, terrorism will never thrive nor survive in the SW. Any terrorist that sneaks into SW has only two options; it's either you flee or be killed. SW is not a place where Government negotiate with terrorists or where the people of SW plead with the federal government to release a particular terrorist leader from prison before the region can have peace from unknown gunmen. Shey you dey whine ni?

Omoawoke:
Those arrested should be beheaded without trial.
Then remove their functioning organs and give to people who needs it

CodeTemplarr:
Clowns. Parade them properly if they exist and parade them again in 12 or 24 months time if you prosecuted them. Clowning content creators.

PressMyButton:
Coordinated & quick response at its finest. See what we told you, terrorism will never thrive nor survive in the SW. Any terrorist that sneaks into SW has only two options; it's either you flee or be killed. SW is not a place where Government negotiate with terrorists or where the people of SW plead with the federal government to release a particular terrorist leader from prison before the region can have peace from unknown gunmen. Shey you dey whine ni?

3ice9ce:
Go and ask your mother hiding under the bed every Monday.

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PressMyButton:
Coordinated & quick response at its finest. See what we told you, terrorism will never thrive nor survive in the SW. Any terrorist that sneaks into SW has only two options; it's either you flee or be killed. SW is not a place where Government negotiate with terrorists or where the people of SW plead with the federal government to release a particular terrorist leader from prison before the region can have peace from unknown gunmen. Shey you dey whine ni?

CodeTemplarr:
Clowns. Parade them properly if they exist and parade them again in 12 or 24 months time if you prosecuted them. Clowning content creators.

Savedday2:
Arrest them all.

All territories terrorists must be dealth dealt with.

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