Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers Arrested In Yobe – [Photos]

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday, in its bid to end insurgency in Nigeria, nabbed two suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers in Yobe State.

Naija News reports that the suspects were caught by gallant soldiers of the sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI during a raid in Gujba.

The development was confirmed to newsmen in a statement released today by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima.

Several items such as 11 jerricans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit or petrol, 6 jerricans of Automotive Gas Oil and 9 empty jerricans hidden in different locations in Gujba, were recovered during the operation, Naija News understands.

Yerima added that the suspects arrested were in custody for preliminary investigations and would be handed over for prosecution by relevant agencies.

He added that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya enjoined troops to sustain the tempo and clear all suspected fortress and hideouts of criminal elements.