Colonel, Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations has released an official statement on the recent apprehension of one of the Boko Haram financiers arrested by the Nigerian troops in a recent operation.
Mohammed Maina, alleged Boko Haram financier
The press statement reads:
Troops of 112 Battalion and Special Forces in Mafa and Dikwa respectively on a joint fighting patrol raided a Boko Haram camp at Bulungwa Naibe in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State yesterday.
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 terrorists.
It will be recalled that the terrorists used to launch attacks on hapless civilians in Dikwa general area. In a related development, troops have also intercepted and arrested a suspected Boko Haram financier and stimulants dealer, Mohammed Maina 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 One Million Naira cash and some items.
Investigation revealed that Mohammed supplies them Kolanuts and other items especially stimulants. He 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.
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.
Thank you.
SANI KUKASHEKA USMAN Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations