Suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers arrested by troops in Yobe

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI person arrested respective suspects linked to the proviso of substance to Boko Haram terrorists successful Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

In a station connected X, information expert Zagazola Makama cited information sources who said the cognition was carried retired precocious connected March 24, 2026, by troops of the 241 Battalion stationed astatine a Forward Operating Base, FOB, successful Jajimaji.

According to the sources, the troops were connected nighttime patrol erstwhile they caught 2 vehicles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, astatine a filling presumption located successful Yusuf Abah country of Yusufari.

“On sighting the troops, the vehicles attempted to fly the scene, prompting a pursuit by the soldiers. One Golf conveyance was successfully intercepted, portion the 2nd conveyance escaped,” a root said.

While searching the car, 7 sacks filled with PMS, each containing astir 77 litres, was discovered.

The driver, identified arsenic Mohammed Idi, 25, and a centrifugal boy, Mero Umra, 21, were arrested astatine the scene. Also apprehended were the filling presumption manager, Hasan Liman, 50, and a information guard, Jibril Audu, 28.

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