Yesterday at
about 1.30pm, troops of 33 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward
Operation Base (FOB) Ningi, on routine patrol, came across suspected
kidnappers at Dutsen Makurd, Ningi Local Government Area.
The suspected
kidnappers opened fire on the troops that led to exchange of gunfire
between both at the end which 5 kidnappers were killed. The patrol team
recovered 3 Dane guns and other dangerous weapons from the suspects.
In another
development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Adamu Nuhu was arrested
at Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, northern Borno State following a
tip off by well meaning Nigerians.
He is currently
being interrogated. Similarly, at about 5.43pm yesterday 3 women
suspected to be spouses of wanted Boko Haram terrorists and logistics
suppliers were arrested at Miringa market by vigilante members in the
town. They however, handed them to troops and they also being
investigated.
Kindly disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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