The Nigerian Army has arrested 33 food suppliers of Boko Haram, along Azir-Wajiroko road, in Borno State.
The 33 Boko Haram accomplices were arrested with large quantity of food stuffs meant for insurgents at Korode.
Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, disclosed that nine of the 33 suspects are from Korode, 5 from Auma, 10 from Geargube, 4 from Kausautaya, 4 from Bulbul and 1 from Dolomi village.
“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 is trying hard to ensure safety of the rescued persons but not taking anything for granted as some of them are suspected terrorists,” the statement said.
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