The Nigerian Army announced on Friday that troops have arrested four top Boko Haram commanders of the Ameer Class.
Describing the arrest as “unprecedented”, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Friday, that the arrested leaders are being interrogated.
According to Usman, the leaders were arrested at Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday after members of the public tipped the military off.
The statement stated that the arrested Boko Haram Ameer were: Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo (Radio Technician), Umaru Mai Nama (who specialises in cattle rustling and sales), Alifa Makinta (a specialist on stealing foodstuffs) and Balu Jugudum (in charge of stolen jewellery).
“Troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade have made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of four Boko Haram terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area today, Friday, 22nd April 2016. The arrested kingpins specialised on various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorist group in their areas.
“The four terrorists were arrested following a tip off by well meaning members of the public.
“Subsequently, the troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the general area that led to the apprehension of the terrorist leaders, who contribute to the sustenance of the insurgency through their illegal trade specialisation.”
Source: The Punch
