No fewer than six Boko Haram logistics suppliers have been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State.
The troops of 112 Task Force Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai in conjunction with hybrid forces were on a routine search in Mafa Local Government Area of the state when they came in contact with the terrorists in the early hours of Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Intelligence sources, according to a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola makama, revealed that the suspects were apprehended with an Isuzu truck fully loaded with gum Arabic worth N2 million.
“Details of the arrested persons are Usman Gujja, Abu Hamman Dawud, Ramat Ibrahim, Hala Hadum, Alhaji Kawu and Bulama Ali Boscoro (driver),” said the sources.
Preliminary investigation cited by the source revealed that the suppliers received these products and other items like charcoal from the terrorists, sold and took the money back to them.
“The suspects are currently at the military custody for further investigation,” the sources added.
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