BOKO HARAM SUFFERS EXCRUCIATING DEFEAT FROM NIGERIA ARMY
Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have in the course of their pursuit of remnants of Boko Haram criminal elements recovered four AK 47 Riffles, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG) Tube, one 60mm Commando Mortar, one abandoned Gun Truck and one Motorcycle belonging to the fleeing Boko Haram criminals.
In a similar encounter, troops deployed at Gubio successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on their location and neutralized one Boko Haram criminal, recovered one AK 47 Riffle, one magazine, one Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio, one mobile phone in addition to syringes/sample of injections during a mop up operation.
Additionally, troops of 231 Battalion arrested one Boko Haram criminal suspect named Baana Zakari(aka Okocha) at Biu main motor park. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect acts as an informant to Boko Haram criminals within Bama general area.
Furthermore, troops acting on credible information arrested another Boko Haram criminals’ logistics supplier, Alhaji Lawan(aka Caffenol) at Maina Hari checkpoint while trying to cross with some consignments believed to be meant for the criminals.
Items recovered from the suspect included two jerricans of palm oil, two jerricans of vegetable oil, two cartons of biscuits, one carton of spaghetti and 30 packets of mosquito coils. Suspect is already making useful confessions to interrogators.
In the same vein, the Joint Tactical Team made a significant arrest of an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics supplier and courier. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, Usman Yage, who is of Chadian extraction has been maintaining communication between the suspect, Goni Jere, Abul Qaqa and Modu Sulum who are all top wanted Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders.
Investigations further revealed that the suspect uses one of Goni Jere’s phone numbers to purchase vehicles and motor cycles spare parts for ISWAP. He was arrested in possession of motorcycle spare parts and locally made smoke perfumes which were intended to be delivered to Goni Jere.
In another development, troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA continue to raid criminal elements at their hideouts across the nation. Accordingly, troops of 144 Battalion (Rear) while acting on credible information intercepted and arrested one Chinedu Mark in Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State in possession of a locally made pistol and two cartridges hidden in a polythene bag stuffed with garri. Suspect confessed that he was conveying the arms to three of his friends who are now at large.
Similarly, troops of 102 Guards Battalion arrested an imposter while on routine patrol along Jere – Katari – Kaduna – Abuja express way extorting money from motorists. The suspect, Godspower Linus, was found with a fake Military ID Card, camouflage jungle hat, military belt and a motorcycle.
In addition, troops in the Niger Delta Region have intensified their operations against illegal oil bunkering, piracy, kidnapping, armed robbery and other sundry crimes. The unrelenting troops destroyed four identified illegal oil refining sites, six large metal storage tanks containing illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO), four large ground reservoirs, 6,000 litres of stolen crude oil and 80,000 litres of refined products in plastic drums and Jerri cans. Also recovered were two vehicles and a motorcycle.
Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have in the course of their pursuit of remnants of Boko Haram criminal elements recovered four AK 47 Riffles, one Rocket Propelled Gun (RPG) Tube, one 60mm Commando Mortar, one abandoned Gun Truck and one Motorcycle belonging to the fleeing Boko Haram criminals.
In a similar encounter, troops deployed at Gubio successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on their location and neutralized one Boko Haram criminal, recovered one AK 47 Riffle, one magazine, one Very High Frequency (VHF) Radio, one mobile phone in addition to syringes/sample of injections during a mop up operation.
Additionally, troops of 231 Battalion arrested one Boko Haram criminal suspect named Baana Zakari(aka Okocha) at Biu main motor park. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect acts as an informant to Boko Haram criminals within Bama general area.
Furthermore, troops acting on credible information arrested another Boko Haram criminals’ logistics supplier, Alhaji Lawan(aka Caffenol) at Maina Hari checkpoint while trying to cross with some consignments believed to be meant for the criminals.
Items recovered from the suspect included two jerricans of palm oil, two jerricans of vegetable oil, two cartons of biscuits, one carton of spaghetti and 30 packets of mosquito coils. Suspect is already making useful confessions to interrogators.
In the same vein, the Joint Tactical Team made a significant arrest of an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics supplier and courier. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, Usman Yage, who is of Chadian extraction has been maintaining communication between the suspect, Goni Jere, Abul Qaqa and Modu Sulum who are all top wanted Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders.
Investigations further revealed that the suspect uses one of Goni Jere’s phone numbers to purchase vehicles and motor cycles spare parts for ISWAP. He was arrested in possession of motorcycle spare parts and locally made smoke perfumes which were intended to be delivered to Goni Jere.
In another development, troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA continue to raid criminal elements at their hideouts across the nation. Accordingly, troops of 144 Battalion (Rear) while acting on credible information intercepted and arrested one Chinedu Mark in Abiriba in Ohafia LGA of Abia State in possession of a locally made pistol and two cartridges hidden in a polythene bag stuffed with garri. Suspect confessed that he was conveying the arms to three of his friends who are now at large.
Similarly, troops of 102 Guards Battalion arrested an imposter while on routine patrol along Jere – Katari – Kaduna – Abuja express way extorting money from motorists. The suspect, Godspower Linus, was found with a fake Military ID Card, camouflage jungle hat, military belt and a motorcycle.
In addition, troops in the Niger Delta Region have intensified their operations against illegal oil bunkering, piracy, kidnapping, armed robbery and other sundry crimes. The unrelenting troops destroyed four identified illegal oil refining sites, six large metal storage tanks containing illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO), four large ground reservoirs, 6,000 litres of stolen crude oil and 80,000 litres of refined products in plastic drums and Jerri cans. Also recovered were two vehicles and a motorcycle.
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