The Nigerian Army on Friday announced through spokesperson Sani Usman, that it had arrested four key strategists for the extremist Boko Haram sect, a development it described as unprecedented.
“Troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade have made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of 4 Boko Haram terrorist Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area today, Friday 22nd April 2016,” wrote army spokesperson Sani Usman, in a statement on Friday.
“The arrested kingpins specialized in various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorist group in their areas.”
Usman who is a Colonel, added that the four terrorists were arrested “following a tip-off by well meaning members of the public.”
“Subsequently, the troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the general area that led to the apprehension of the terrorist leaders, who contribute to the sustenance of the insurgency through their illegal trade specialization.”
Usman reeled out the names of the arrested suspected terrorists as Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo (Radio Technician), Umaru Mai Nama, (who specializes in cattle rustling and sales), Alifa Makinta (a specialist on stealing foodstuffs) and Balu Jugudum (in charge of stolen jewelries).
“Presently the suspects are undergoing interrogation,” Usman said.
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