Troops arrest five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops arrest five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 battalion have arrested five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno state.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, reported that the suspects were apprehended at about 7:52pm on Friday after surveillance personnel monitoring the battalion’s CCTV system spotted them in front of the military location.
“A military Special Situation Report obtained by Zagazola Makama identified the suspects as Umar Mohammed, 60; Abubakar Goni, 42; Abba Ali, 39; Umaru Yusuf, 30; and Ibrahim Bukar,” the report said.
“Following the sighting, troops were immediately mobilised and successfully apprehended the five suspects.
“Preliminary investigation indicated that the route used by the suspects had been identified as a Boko Haram terrorist logistics axis where troops routinely conduct strangulation operations aimed at disrupting the movement of fighters, weapons, food and other supplies.
“During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be charcoal workers and baobab fruit pickers.”
Makama said the military was profiling the suspects and would subsequently hand them over to the 7 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation.
The publication said the development formed part of sustained intelligence-led operations by troops to identify and disrupt terrorist logistics networks operating across the north-east.
Makama reported that the military further stated that the general security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops maintained satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency.
