Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade, on Friday said they have made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of four Boko Haram terrorists at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
As stated by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, “the arrested kingpins specialized on various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas.
“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.
“The arrested kingpins include Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo (Radio Technician), Umaru Mai Nama, (who specialize in cattle rustling and sales), Alifa Makinta (a specialist on stealing foodstuffs) and Balu Jugudum (in charge of stolen jewelleries).
“Presently the suspects are undergoing interrogation.”
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