Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Informant, Recover Motorcycle, Cash in Kebbi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist informant and logistics supplier during a routine patrol in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Sources said that the suspect was apprehended at about 12:14 p.m. on Saturday in Kangiwa while troops of the 8 Division were conducting a patrol along the Falde–Gedere road.
The sources said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly involved in providing information and logistics support to terrorist elements operating in the area.
Items recovered from the suspect included one motorcycle, one mobile phone and the sum of N69,000, believed to be connected with his activities.
According to the sources, the suspect has been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest, they said, forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to dismantle terrorist support networks and disrupt the movement and logistics of criminal elements operating in parts of the North-West.
