Troops Bust Boko Haram Logistics Base In Yobe, Nabs Fuel Suppliers – Army Spokesperson

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has raided a Boko Haram
logistics base in Guibja, Yobe State.

The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers suspected to be
affiliated with the terrorist group.

According to a statement signed by army spokesperson,
Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, the operation was carried out on
Saturday by troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI.

“Following a sting operations conducted, gallant troops nabbed
two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and several items
recovered,” the statement said.

“Items recovered includes; 11 jerricans loaded with Premium
Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, 6 jerricans of Automotive Gas
Oil and 9 empty jerricans hidden in different locations in
Gujba.

“The suspects arrested are in own custody for preliminary
investigations and would be handed over for prosecution by relevant
agencies.

“While appreciating the gallant troops for the feat, the Chief
of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya enjoined troops to
sustain the tempo and clear all suspected fortress and hideouts of
these criminal elements.”

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has raided a Boko Haram
logistics base in Guibja, Yobe State.

The raid led to the arrest of two fuel suppliers suspected to be
affiliated with the terrorist group.

According to a statement signed by army spokesperson,
Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, the operation was carried out on
Saturday by troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI.

“Following a sting operations conducted, gallant troops nabbed
two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and several items
recovered,” the statement said.

“Items recovered includes; 11 jerricans loaded with Premium
Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, 6 jerricans of Automotive Gas
Oil and 9 empty jerricans hidden in different locations in
Gujba.

“The suspects arrested are in own custody for preliminary
investigations and would be handed over for prosecution by relevant
agencies.

“While appreciating the gallant troops for the feat, the Chief
of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya enjoined troops to
sustain the tempo and clear all suspected fortress and hideouts of
these criminal elements.”