Fake Boko Haram negotiator paid to indict Ali Modu Sherif, met with Stephen Davis – DSS

One of the fake Boko Haram negotiators arrested has admitted that he was paid N500,000 to indict former Borno State governor, Sli Modu Sherif as a sponsor of the militant Islamic sect.

Stephen Davis with Boko Haram members in 2013

The suspect, Abubakar Yusuf, alias Baba Sani, was arrested alongside six others - Junaid Khadi, Saleh Ibrahim, alias Liman Ibrahim, Abdullahi Saleh, a.k.a Babadale, Nurudeen Ibrahim, Mubarak Adamu, a.k.a. Molo and Mustapha Maidugu, a.k.a Musty Small.

According to DSS spokeswoman, Marilyn Ogar, the suspects colluded with Australian, Stephen Davis to trick the government.

While parading the suspects in Abuja on Tuesday, she said Davis and several other local and international group had made merchandise of the insurgency by fabricating stories to stir discontent among Nigerians in the face of the ongoing war against terror.

Recall that Davis had accused Sheriff and ex-army chief, Lt.-Gen. Azuibike Ihejirika of being sponsors of Boko Haram.

She said:

“We will not rest on our oars until our country is rid of all unwholesome activities”

“Davis premised his findings on discussion with several field commanders of the sect who allegedly expressed willingness of the sect to negotiate with the Federal Government if Davis would spearhead the dialogue.

“Based on the allegation, this service initiated an in-depth investigation into the matter.

“Consequently, seven associates of Davis were arrested and it has been established that they were part of a well orchestrated plan to spread falsehood, undermine and discredit efforts of government to end terrorism,”

Reports have it that all the suspects, except one, admitted that they met with Davis at a five star hotel in Abuja, to arrange for the negotiation with the federal government.