Troops of the Nigerian Army in joint operation with the Civilian-JTF have arrested three suspected Boko Haram members at the popular Maiduguri cattle market, while trying to sell over 200 stolen cows.
Officials made the arrest known on Thursday.
The troops rounded up the three suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists group namely Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanna and Alhaji Nwariye.
Spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Usman, said that the three men had “during preliminary investigations claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market”.
Mafa is about 40km away from Maiduguri, which is in the same direction where the cattle market is located.
“The suspects further stated that they are part of logistics elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group that assist in selling cows for the insurgents.
“They further added that proceeds are remitted to the terrorists to fund their nefarious activities. So far, troops have identified and isolated 23 cows at the cattle market.
“Similarly, one of their agent and spy at the market, Alhaji Ajid Umar, has also been arrested. A total of 170 cows were isolated in connection with him. All the suspects are in undergoing preliminary investigation, ” Mr. Usman said.
Officials made the arrest known on Thursday.
The troops rounded up the three suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists group namely Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanna and Alhaji Nwariye.
Spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Colonel Sani Usman, said that the three men had “during preliminary investigations claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market”.
Mafa is about 40km away from Maiduguri, which is in the same direction where the cattle market is located.
“The suspects further stated that they are part of logistics elements of the Boko Haram terrorists group that assist in selling cows for the insurgents.
“They further added that proceeds are remitted to the terrorists to fund their nefarious activities. So far, troops have identified and isolated 23 cows at the cattle market.
“Similarly, one of their agent and spy at the market, Alhaji Ajid Umar, has also been arrested. A total of 170 cows were isolated in connection with him. All the suspects are in undergoing preliminary investigation, ” Mr. Usman said.
