The minister of regional development, Uba Ahmadu, announced this while inaugurating a 250-bed capacity hostel constructed by the North-East Development Commission.
Mr Abdullahi said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by police officers.
Mr Abdullahi stated that his agency was planning to assist victims of floods with relief materials.
The deputy director also appealed to the farmers and other persons affected to be patient.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a liquid-based supplement to enhance child nutrition and stem malnutrition in Nigeria.
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He said that Mr Dankwambo polled 143,155 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Alkali of the APC, who scored votes 77,948.
