Nigerian troops have apprehended a Boko Haram operative and other kidnappers militating against the security system in Nigeria.
Bala Ibrahim and the kidnappers
Troops of Forward Operation Base, Fika, on routine patrol, yesterday, arrested a suspected fleeing Boko Haram terrorist, named Bala Ibrahim aged 30 years at Fika. He is further being interrogated.
Similarly, troops deployed at Forward Operation Base Yuga on blocking position, today, following a tip off from well meaning individuals, ambushed and arrested 4 suspected kidnappers at Mundu village.
The suspects, Yahaya Auta, aged 25, Salisu Lawal, aged 20 years , Umar Mohammed, aged 18 years and Samaila Abubakar were found to be in possession of 1 locally-made Six Loader Single Barrel Gun, 1 Empty Cartridge, 2 Machetes, a Knife, 2 Mobile Telephone Handsets, 2 Packets of Tramol Tablets and the sum of Three Hundred and Sixty Naira, while on their way to commit crime.
They also currently being further investigated.