Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected financier of the extremist sect, Boko Haram, the army said Tuesday.
Mohammed Maina, who sells and supplies stimulants used by the
insurgents, was arrested in Bama, Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of
Borno State, the army said.
“The suspect a native of Ngurosoye came from Shuari village in Bama
LGA, he was arrested with the sum of One Million Naira cash and some
items,” the army said in a statement by its spokesperson, Sani Usman, a
colonel.
“Investigation revealed that Mohammed supplies them Kolanuts and
other items especially stimulants. He further revealed that kolanuts is
in high demand among the terrorists as it keeps them active at night.
“It is apparent also that he plies Maiduguri-Dikwa-Kulli axis where
he gathers monetary and other materials contributions from Boko Haram
sympathizers along that axis and send same to the terrorists camps,” the
statement said.
Separately, the army said troops of 112 Battalion and Special Forces
in Mafa and Dikwa raided a Boko Haram camp at Bulungwa Naibe in Dikwa
Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday.
“During the operation, quite a number of the Boko Haram terrorists
were killed and the following items were recovered; 1 Buffalo vehicle
mounted with an Anti-Aircraft Gun, a Rocket Propelled Grenade, 2 Machine
Guns and 1 Sub-machine Gun. Others include 5 AK-47 rifles, 1 Fabrique
Nationale rifle and 2 Sewing Machines used for sewing uniforms by the
terrorists,” the statement said
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