It was gathered that the troops of 112 Task Force Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai on a routine search in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno when they came in contact with the terrorists in the early hours of Saturday.
The Nigerian Army troops have arrested no fewer than six Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno State.
It was gathered that the troops of 112 Task Force Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai on a routine search in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno when they came in contact with the terrorists in the early hours of Saturday.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, that the suspects were apprehended with an Isuzu truck fully loaded with gum Arabic worth N2 million.
Details of the arrested persons are: Usman Gujja, Abu Hamman Dawud, Ramat Ibrahim, Hala Hadum, Alhaji Kawu and Bulama Ali Boscoro (driver).
The sources said preliminary investigation revealed that the suppliers received these products and other items like charcoal from the terrorists which they sold and took the money back to them.
The suspects are currently at the military custody for further investigation.