A Boko Haram kingpin who was Number 95 on the list of wanted leaders of the terror sect has died of injuries during a clash with soldiers in Borno State.
The suspect was initially arrested on Thursday by a combined team of troops from the 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and those of 118 Task Force Battalion while leading a gang of gunmen to ferry fuel through border communities in the State.
The army said the suspect was badly injured in a gun battle that ensued and later died while being interrogated.
Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said: “troops of the 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and 118 Task Force Battalion mounted an ambush along Daban Masara axis used by Boko Haram terrorists to convey logistics.
“At the encounter, one of the suspected wanted Boko Haram terrorists’ leaders who is serial number 95 on the first Nigerian Army wanted list of 100 Boko Haram terrorists leaders, was fatally wounded in the exchange of fire.
“He later gave up while receiving medical attention at the base, while other members of his team escaped with gunshot wounds. The troops recovered 7 Jerri cans of 30 litres containing 210 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), motorcycles and food stuff in addition to arms and ammunition.”
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