George Okoh in Makurdi
The Commandant, Nigerian Army 72 Special
Forces Battalion, Makurdi, Lieutenant Col. Suleiman Mohammed, Saturday
announced the arrest of one Aminu Yaminu, also know as Tashaku, who is
believed to be a key Boko Haram member who masterminded most of the
recent attacks in Benue State.
Lt. Col. Mohammed disclosed this at the
72 Special Forces Battalion Barrack in Makurdi while parading three
herdsmen arrested by his troops with weapons at Tormatar village in Guma
local government area of Benue State.
He said the arrest of the key Boko
Haram suspect was carried out by the combined troops of the 707 Special
Forces Brigade, the Police and DSS, adding that he is under their
custody for investigation.
On the arrest of the armed herdsmen, Lt.
Col. Mohammed said his troops, following intelligence gathered,
encountered the suspects at their camp located close to Tormatar village
in Guma local government area.
He said the armed herdsmen, who engaged
the troops in a gun battle, were consequently dislodged while three of
them were arrested.
Lt. Col. Mohammed said two AK47 rifles
with 6 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition were recovered from them as
well as some charms.
The arrested armed herdsmen were identified as Abubakar Umaru, Adamu Likita and Yusufa Alhaja.
The commandant warned armed herdsmen as well as other criminals to stay away from the state.
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