The Nigerian Army on Friday announced 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 terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters
of Kala Balge Local Government Area today, Friday 22nd April 2016,” the
spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, said in a statement Friday night.
“The
arrested kingpins specialized in various aspects of criminality to sustain the
Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas.”
Mr.
Usman, a colonel, said the four terrorists were arrested “following a tip-off
by well meaning members of the public.”
He
said “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
Army spokesperson gave the names of the the arrested suspected terrorists to
include 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 jewelleries).
“Presently
the suspects are undergoing interrogation,” Mr. Usman said.
The
Army has of recent announced the arrest of several high profile suspected
terrorists.
The whereabouts of those arrested however remained unknown, and so far none has been charged to court.
The whereabouts of those arrested however remained unknown, and so far none has been charged to court.
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