Intensive patrols and vigilance of troops have continued to yield positive
results with the arrest of 33 suspected food suppliers to the Boko Haram
terrorists in Damboa axis around Azir-Wajiroko road, Borno State.
The 33 suspected Boko Haram accomplices were arrested with large quantity
of food stuffs meant for Boko Haram terrorists at Korode. Nine of the 33
suspects are from Korode, 5 from Auma, 10 from Geargube, 4 from
Kausautaya, 4 from Bulbul and 1 from Dolomi villages.
Although some of the suspects claimed to be traders, they did not however
deny buying and selling food items to the terrorists. Interrogation is
still ongoing to further unravel the level of involvement of the suspects.
In a related development, troops during clearance operations of Boko Haram
hideouts, have discovered and successfully destroyed Improvised Explosive
Devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram terrorists at Sandia village along
Korode road. Furthermore, more men, women and children were rescued from
the terrorists at Buduwa area along Bama axis.
The rescued persons were part of those abducted by Boko Haram terrorists
at Buduwa general area in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State which
was earlier occupied by the terrorists.
It should be noted that the Nigerian is trying hard to ensure safety of
the rescued persons but not taking anything for granted as some of them
are suspected terrorists.