Troops capture Boko Haram commanders, logistics suppliers

Troops of the Nigerian Army have captured suspected Boko Haram commanders and arrested terrorist logistic suppliers.

In a statement on its Department of Army Public Relations platform, the army said troops have also successfully rescued kidnapped victims from various locations and recovered looted items from hoodlums posing as protesters.

“On 4 August 2024, in Borno State, while acting on credible intelligence regarding terrorists’ movements, troops apprehended two Boko Haram commanders who infiltrated the Damasak Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mobbar Local Government Area.

“The suspects, Bana Yamode and Babagana Usman, who claimed to be visiting their families in the camp, had previously led attacks on troops in the area,” the army posted.

It further said troops also apprehended two suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers, Mallam Mustapha Ismaila, 49, and Abdulmudalabi Haruna, 30, and rescued two minors during the operations.

“Meanwhile, 50 Boko Haram suspects and their families have surrendered to troops stationed in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa local government areas.

“In another operation in Yobe State on 4 August 2024, three Boko Haram collaborators were arrested at Gubio Market in Gubio Local Government Area.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspects admitted to being involved in kidnapping and armed robbery activities in the general area. Items recovered from the suspects include two motorcycles and several mobile phones.

“In Kogi State, troops arrested a notorious kidnapping kingpin in Egbe community of Yagba Local Government Area.

“The suspect, Mohammed Bello, who belonged to a seven-man syndicate specialising in kidnapping unsuspecting citizens, has been on the security agencies’ wanted criminals’ watchlist.

“The same troops responded to a distress call regarding a kidnapping incident involving the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area.

“They engaged the terrorists in Egbe Forest, capturing one suspect and rescuing the victim. He has since been reunited with his family,” the post disclosed.