Mr Habib said the suspect hailed from Tahoua town in Maradi, Niger Republic.
The development followed an emergency meeting by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
The UN on Thursday called on the international community to support Nigeria as it faces unprecedented floods, which have impacted more than three million people.
The meeting was to come up with solutions to the security challenges in the Sahel region.
The police command in Katsina says it has arrested six persons for supplying petrol and bread to bandits.
“Refugees describe gruesome murders, kidnappings for ransom, and looted villages.”
Mr. Amaechi added that it would contribute greatly to the local economy.
