Troops of 7 Division Garrison have arrested a 28-year-old suspected Boko Haram spy, Musa Mallam Aman.

The spy, whom the Army says is from Maradhi village in Niger Republic, was apprehended around the Garrison Headquarters complex in Maiduguri, Borno state.

Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson said “efforts have been intensified to track and arrest his other accomplices. Musa has since been handed over to Joint Interrogation Committee (JIC).”

The Army spokesperson also revealed that 77 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered themselves to troops of 122 Task Force Battalion.

“They comprised 17 men, 16 women, 16 male children and 28 female children. The surrendered terrorists have been moved to Yamteke by combined team of 26 Task Force Brigade for preliminary investigation and screening”, he said.

Meanwhile, Nigerian troops have arrested a deserter soldier, Corporal Musa Titima of 117 Task Force Battalion.

The deserter, who’s attached to 114 Task Force Battalion, reportedly absconded from duty while on Operation CRACKDOWN at Bitta.

“The soldier was also allegedly involved in a fracas with Mr Salisu Ngatha at Kabang Ward on 30th May 2016 that led to the death of the civilian. The soldier has been moved to the Brigade headquarters for proper investigation and other disciplinary process”, the statement said.