The Nigerian Army has disclosed that troops arrested a former soldier suspected of supplying weapons to Boko Haram members in Bauchi State. According to the ‘Report On Joint Task Force Operational Activities as at 28 July 2023,’ made available to Channels Television, the suspect was apprehended on 18 July 23 in Boi, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the arrested individual was a dismissed soldier from 5 Brigade Damasak. During the operation, troops seized two pistols, two magazines, and eight rounds of 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Additionally, on the same day, the army carried out another operation in Yobe State, leading to the arrest of two suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists’ logistic suppliers at Kukareta Market in Damaturu LGA. Along with the arrests, two mobile phones and the sum of Seven Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty-Five Naira (N7,265.00) were recovered, among other sundry items.
These operations are part of the ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Army to combat insurgency and ensure security in the region.
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