DSS Arrests Kuje Jailbreak Mastermind In Okene

DSS Arrests Kuje Jailbreak Mastermind in Okene

In a decisive intelligence operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Abdulazeez Obadaki, a notorious figure linked to the 2022 Kuje Custodial Centre jailbreak.

The arrest took place in the Lafia Obessa area of Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State, marking a significant breakthrough in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism and organized crime.

Obadaki, also known by the alias “Bomboy,” was identified as a high-profile member of the Ansaru terrorist group. He had previously escaped during the July 2022 jailbreak in Abuja, an incident that shook national security and raised concerns about the resilience of Nigeria’s correctional system.

His capture comes just two months after the DSS arraigned five suspects connected to the Owo Catholic Church attack in Ondo State, underscoring the agency’s intensified crackdown on violent networks.

Investigations revealed that Obadaki was not only a mastermind of the Kuje jailbreak but also deeply involved in other violent crimes. He was implicated in coordinated bank robberies in Uromi, Edo State, in 2022, and accused of orchestrating a shooting at the Deeper Life Church in Okene years earlier. Security sources disclosed that following his transfer from Kabba Custodial Centre in June 2022, Obadaki confessed to planning and executing the jailbreak that enabled several high-profile inmates to escape.

The arrest highlights the DSS’s growing success in dismantling terrorist cells and criminal syndicates across Nigeria. It also reflects the agency’s ability to track fugitives long after their escape, ensuring accountability for crimes that destabilize communities.

For residents of Okene and beyond, the operation serves as reassurance that the government remains committed to restoring security and curbing the influence of extremist groups.

This development is part of a broader narrative in Nigeria’s security landscape, where intelligence-led operations are increasingly becoming the cornerstone of counterterrorism efforts.

The capture of Obadaki is not only a victory for law enforcement but also a symbolic moment in the country’s struggle against insurgency, organized crime, and religiously motivated violence.