– Some terrorists that trying to infiltrate a cattle market in Borno were apprehended by the army
– A Boko Haram spy hiding in the market was also arrested
– The terrorists had come to sell cows and plan to use the fund for further their attack
It seems the assumption that Boko Haram elements are infiltrating the herdsmen is looking true as a military operation resulted in the arrest of some terrorists at a cattle market.
In a statement by Colonel Kukasheka Usman who is the spokesperson of the army, he said the terrorists were arrested on Wednesday, September at the cattle market in Borno.
One Alhaji Ajid Umar who was described as a spy for the terrorist was also apprehended for interrogation.
Read full statement below:
On Wednesday morning at the cattle market, Maiduguri, Borno State, troops of Operation Lafiya Dole with assistance of Civilian JTF, arrested 3 suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists group.
The suspects include Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanned and Alhaji Nwariye. During preliminary investigation they claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market.
The suspects further stated that they are part of logistics elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group that assist in selling cows for the insurgents.
They further added that proceeds are remitted to the terrorists to fund their nefarious activities. So far, troops have identified and isolated 23 cows at the cattle market.
Similarly, one of their agent and spy at the market, Alhaji Ajid Umar, has also been arrested. A total of 170 cows were isolated in connection with him. All the suspects are in undergoing preliminary investigation.
