Army nabs 4 Boko Haram chiefs

Saturday, April 23, 2016 8:29 am

Th Boko Haram chiefs arrested

Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade have arrested four Boko Haram terrorists kingpins, known as Ameers at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.

The arrested kingpins specialized in various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas.

Arrested Boko Haram chiefs

The four terrorists were arrested following a tip off by well meaning members of the public.

Subsequently, the troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the general area that led to the apprehension of the terrorist leaders, who contribute to the sustenance of the insurgency through their illegal trade specialization.

The arrested kingpins include Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo who is a Radio Technician and Umaru Mai Nama, who specializes in cattle rustling and sales.

Also arrested is Alifa Makinta ,a specialist on stealing foodstuffs and Balu Jugudum ,in charge of stolen jewelleries.