Troops of “Operation Lafiya Dole” have arrested a 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.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima said the informant who was identified as Modu Ari was apprehended by troops of 27 Task Force Bridge.
Yerima further stated that on interrogation, the suspected informant confessed to have disclosed troops’ movements and positions to the Boko Haram collaborators.
He said investigation was ongoing to unravel the network of local informants whose nefarious activities had endangered troops on clearance operations around the fringes of Timbuktu Triangle.
The Army spokesperson said 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.
He said 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.
He said the Chief of Army Staff 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.
He charged them not to relent even in the face of gross unpatriotic acts of some locals who were snitching on their movements and positions.
Yerima said the COAS also admonished citizens to, as a matter of patriotic duty, avail the troops of credible and timely information that would help them flush out the adversaries.
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