33 food suppliers of Boko Haram arrested by Troops, rescue men, women and children(photo)

Press statement from the Nigerian Military below

Intensive patrols and vigilance of troops have
continued to yield positive results with the arrest of
33 suspected food suppliers to the Boko Haram
terrorists in Damboa axis around Azir-Wajiroko
road, Borno State. The 33 suspected Boko Haram
accomplices were arrested with large quantity of
food stuffs meant for Boko Haram terrorists at
Korode.

Nine of the 33 suspects are from Korode, 5 from Auma,
10 fromGeargube, 4 from Kausautaya, 4 from Bulbul and
1 from Dolomi villages. Although some of the suspects
claimed to be traders, they did not however deny buying
and selling food items to the terrorists. Interrogation is still
ongoing to further unravel the level of involvement of the
suspects.

In a related development, troops during clearance
operations of Boko Haram hideouts, have discovered and
successfully destroyed Improvised Explosive Devices
(IEDs) planted by Boko Haram terrorists at Sandia
village along Korode road.

Furthermore, more men,
women and children were rescued from the terrorists at
Buduwa area along Bama axis.
The rescued persons were part of those abducted by Boko
Haram terrorists at Buduwa general area in Bama Local
Government Area of Borno State which was earlier
occupied by the terrorists. It should be noted that the
Nigerian Army is trying hard to ensure safety of the
rescued persons but not taking anything for granted as some
of them are suspected terrorists. Colonel Sani Kukasheka
Usman Acting Director Army Public Relations.