ATTACK ON TROOPS: Boko-Haram Spy Arrested After Leaking Information | SEE DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Apr 19, 2021
A suspected Boko Haram informant identified as Modu Ari has been arrested in Yobe State.
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Ari who was arrested by troops of Operation Lafia Dole, is accused of leaking information on the movement of the troops to the terrorist group which led to the attack on the operatives.
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According to the Nigerian Army's spokesperson, Mohammed Yerima;
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"Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested suspected Boko Haram informant whose spying activities and that of his accomplices were responsible for the attacks on troops position by terrorists in Kamuya, Yobe State.
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"The informant who was identified as Modu Ari was apprehended by troops of 27 Task Force Brigade.
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"On interrogation, he confessed to have revealed troops' movement and position to his Boko Haram collaborators.
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"Investigation is however ongoing to unravel the network of local informants whose nefarious activities have endangered troops on clearance operations around the fringes of Timbuktu Triangle.
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"The unfortunate sabotage of troops movement by Ari and his accomplices made it possible for the terrorists to attack the rear element of troops on patrol.
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"Though the attack was swiftly repelled by troops from the Tactical Headquarters of 27 Task Force Brigade and Army Super Camp 3 Buratai, own troops suffered some casualties.
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"In spite of the setback, the Chief of Army Staff has encouraged troops of Operation Tura Takaibango to keep their fighting spirit up and to remain dedicated in the effort to flush out the remnants of the terrorists as quickly as possible.
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"He charged them not to relent even in the face of gross unpatriotic acts of some locals who are snitching on their movements and positionsÔÇØ Yerima stated.
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— Faith Ukanwa