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.

This was made known by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman.

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.

TROOPS AMBUSH MORE BOKO HARAM ELEMENTS

On Wednesday 28th September 2016, in the morning troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol came across some elements of Boko Haram terrorists at Bulabulin.

They engaged them in a fire fight that lasted for an hour. The troops killed 9 Boko Haram terrorists and wounded several others.

They also captured 2 AK-47 Rifles, 2 Hand Grenades, 1 Improvised Explosive Device, 5 Jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit and 9 motorcycles [displayed above].

Incidentally, the troops hand held radio was badly damaged during the encounter.

The troops would continue the clearance operation of the remnants of the Boko Haram in all the nooks and crannies of their areas of operation with renewed vigour and determination.

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