Military Arrest Wanted Soldier Over Alleged Supply of Logistics to Terrorists
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army soldier declared wanted for allegedly supplying military accoutrements to terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility (NAOTF), Lagos, was apprehended at about 6:30 p.m. on July 25 by troops of the 7 Provost Group led by the Acting Commander.
According to the sources, preliminary investigations indicated that the soldier had absconded from his unit before he was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army. He reportedly travelled to Maiduguri on July 7, where he allegedly went into hiding.
Further investigations revealed that he was allegedly harboured at Gomari Costain in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by 25NA/89/12687 Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops of the 7 Provost Group placed the suspect under round-the-clock surveillance before intercepting and arresting him at Jidari Bus Stop while he was allegedly attempting to flee to neighbouring Cameroon.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group, where he is undergoing further investigation over allegations of supplying military accoutrements to terrorist elements and the possible involvement of other collaborators.
Military sources described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle insider networks allegedly supporting terrorist groups in the North-East. They added that investigations are continuing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s alleged activities and identify any accomplices.
By TimesNG