The Department of State Security Services (SSS) said today it has arrested the spokesman of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram, Abu Qaqa.
According to sources, Qaqa was arrested in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Just yesterday, the SSS questioned a former Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, over alleged funding of Boko Haram.
Shekarau was questioned at the headquarters of the SSS in Abuja.
The interrogation lasted for about three hours.
The spokeswoman of the SSS, Marylyn Ogar, confirmed the development.