The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kano has arrested a man suspected to be the trainer of female suicide bombers.
16 females said to be undergoing training for suicide operations were also arrested.
According to report, the man identified as Ibrahim Ibrahim was arrested in Dala local government area of the state during a raid carried out by the task force.
Report said the females were being trained to carry out suicide bombings when JTF raided their training ground and arrested them and their trainer.
The Spokesman of the JTF in Kano, Captain Ikechukwu Eze, confirmed the arrest, saying investigation is still ongoing on the matter.