A driver, Mohammed Idi, 25 and his boy, Mero Umra, 21 were arrested by troops of operation Hadin Kai for reportedly supplying logistics for Boko-Haram terrorists in Yusufari local government area of Yobe State.
According to Makama Zagalola, a counter insurgency publication focused on LakeChad, the troops intercepted a vehicle loaded with seven sacks filled with PMS.
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“The operation was carried out late on March 24 by troops of the 241 Battalion deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Jajimaji”, Makama quoted the security officer.
“The troops, while on night patrol, intercepted two vehicles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a filling station located in Yusuf Abah in Yusufari. “On sighting the troops, the vehicles attempted to flee the scene, prompting a pursuit by the soldiers. One Golf vehicle was successfully intercepted, while the second vehicle escaped,” the source said.
Makama further said that a search conducted on the intercepted vehicle revealed seven sacks filled with PMS, each containing about 77 litres.
“The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mohammed Idi, 25, and a motor boy, Mero Umra, 21, were arrested. Also apprehended were the filling station manager, Hasan Liman, 50, and a security guard, Jibril Audu, 28”, he said.
He said a sum of N1.6 million suspected to be proceeds or funds linked to the illicit supply operation were recovered by the troops, adding that the suspects and items recovered are under military custody pending further investigation.
The interception illustrates ongoing efforts by troops of Operation Hadin Kai to disrupt the logistics network sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.
