Troops arrest suspected terrorist spy in Yobe

Troops of the 159 Battalion, operating nether Operation Hadin Kai, person arrested a 23-year-old antheral suspected of spying for violent groups successful Yobe State.

The fishy was apprehended successful Kanama, Yunusari Local Government Area, pursuing quality provided by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

A root told Zagazola Makama: “The fishy was arrested astatine astir 3:15 p.m. connected March 30 pursuing quality provided by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.”

Troops reportedly rapidly moved into the country aft receiving the tip-off and arrested the suspect, identified arsenic Isah Mahammadu, a autochthonal of Kafetowa colony successful Yunusari Local Government.

During archetypal questioning, the fishy denied immoderate links to Boko Haram oregon ISWAP, insisting helium was successful the assemblage for Sallah celebrations.

The root said, “Preliminary interrogation indicated that the fishy denied engagement with violent groups, claiming helium was successful Kanama to observe the Sallah festivities.”

Items recovered from him included a tiny container containing a mirror, 4 manus bangles, a torchlight phone, and N3,500.

The root added, “The fishy and the recovered items are presently successful subject custody and volition beryllium transferred to the Military High Command for further probe and action.”

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