Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol from Bama to Pulka, on Sunday intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis, Bama Local Governmnet Area of Borno State. They were arrested at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, trying to cross into Sambisa forest.
The troops pursued them but were only able to apprehend Kadiri Umate, 35 years, while others fled into the bush. The patrool team recovered 35 packets of 500ml of Glocose Intravenous infusion (Drip), assorted analgenics and pain killer drugs, clothes, bathroom slippers, insecticides, salt, kolanuts and a bicycle. The suspect is undergoing preliminary investigations.
In a related development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists logistics and fuel supplier, Fantoma Lasani was also arrested by troops in conjunction with Civilian JTF at Muna garage when he came to pick his wife to finally relocate out of Maiduguri.
The suspect who hailed from Flatari village, Bama Local Government Area, is among some unpatriotic elements in the society that had been supplying Boko Haram terrorists with Premium Motor Spirit and Automative Gas Oil in Bama, Gwoza and Sambisa general area.
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