Troops of 112 Battalion and the Special Forces in Mafa and Dikwa have captured an alleged financier of the Boko Haram terrorist sect.
The suspect was captured by Nigerian troops who found out he was both financier and stimulants dealer.
His name was given as Mohammed Maina and he was captured in Bama, Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.
The suspect, a native of Ngurosoye, came from Shuari village in Bama LGA. He was arrested with the sum of N1 million cash and some items.
Investigation by the troops revealed that Mohammed supplies Boko Haram members with Kolanuts and other items especially stimulants.
Mohammed 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 army said.
“We are glad to report that troops morale remains very high and they are ever ready to continue with their duty in the most professional and responsive manner,” Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said.
Meanwhile, Nigerian troops on a joint fighting patrol, have raided a Boko Haram camp at Bulungwa Naibe in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, according to information from Col. Usman.
“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 terrorist,” Usman said.
It will be recalled that the terrorists used to launch attacks on hapless civilians in Dikwa general area.
