The Digest:
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, over his alleged involvement in the attack that killed Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah and three other soldiers in Borno state. The suspect was apprehended on Sunday while reportedly on his way to purchase food for members of his group. In a video, Tijjani confessed to participating in attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu, saying he was sent from Jilli with N850,000 for logistics.
Key Points:
- The suspect was carrying N850,000 to purchase logistics when arrested.
- He said he came from Jilli, a Boko Haram stronghold recently bombed in an airstrike.
- Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the arrest.
- The teenager confessed to participating in the deadly attacks.
- The arrest may provide intelligence on insurgent networks.
