Nigerian army arrests ringleader Ansaru

The Nigerian army has arrested Khalid al-Barnawi, the leader of the militant Islamic organization Ansaru.

Military spokesman Rabe Abubakar said that al-Barnawi arrested in Lokaja, capital of central province Kogi.,, This is a great step in the right direction, '' said Abubakar. He also reported that some fighters from Boko Haram has surrendered.