23rd April, 2016
Nigerian Army troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade on Friday made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of four Boko Haram terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director, Army Public Relations who announced this in a statement said the arrested kingpins specialized in various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas.
He added that the four terrorists were arrested following a tip off by well meaning members of the public.
Subsequently, Colonel Usman said 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 specialization.
The Army Public Relations chief listed the arrested Boko Haram kingpins to include Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo (Radio Technician), Umaru Mai Nama, (who specializes in cattle rustling and sales), Alifa Makinta (a specialist in stealing foodstuffs) and Balu Jugudum (in charge of stolen jewelleries).
He added that the Boko Haram chiefs are presently are undergoing interrogation.