Nigerian Army Clampdown On Terrorists Drugs Supplier

The Nigerian Army has arrested a Boko Haram terrorists drugs supplier in Bama local government area of Borno state.

This was disclosed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a press statement on Sunday in Abuja.

“Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on patrol from Bama to Pulka, intercepted suspected Boko Haram terrorists drugs and other logistics suppliers from Firgi and Zawan axis, Bama Local Governmnet Area of Borno State, at suspected Boko Haram terrorists crossing point, trying to cross into Sambisa forest today afternoon.”He said.

According to him, the troops pursued them but were only able to apprehend Kadiri Umate, 35 years, while others fled into the bush.

The patrol team recovered 35 packets of 500ml of Glocose Intravenous infusion (Drip), assorted analgenics and pain killer drugs, clothes, bathroom slippers, insecticides, salt, kolanuts and a bicycle.

Col. Usman said the suspect is undergoing preliminary investigations.

In a related development, a suspected Boko Haram terrorists logistics and fuel supplier, Fantoma Lasani was arrested today by troops in conjunction with Civilian JTF at Muna garage when he came to pick his wife to finally relocate out of Maiduguri.

The suspect who hailed from Flatari village, Bama Local Government Area, is among some unpatriotic elements in the society that had been supplying Boko Haram terrorists with Premium Motor Spirit and Automative Gas Oil in Bama, Gwoza and Sambisa general area.