Nigerian troops arrest four Boko Haram kingpins

Suleiman Ibrahim
Suleiman Ibrahim
Arrested BHT kingpins

Troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade have arrested four Boko Haram terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area.

The arrested kingpins specialized on various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas.

The four terrorists were arrested on Friday following a tip off by well meaning members of the public.

A statement by Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, said that consequent upon the tip off, 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).

The suspects, according to the statement, are currently undergoing interrogation.

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