The Nigerian Army says its troops under Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, on Saturday raided another Boko Haram logistics base in Gujba, Yobe State.
Last week, the troops raided a Boko Haram warehouse in the same Yobe State, confiscating mainly fuel and other consumables.
Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said in a statement on Saturday evening that “following a sting operations conducted, gallant troops nabbed two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and several items recovered.
“Items recovered includes; 11 jerricans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, 6 jerricans of Automotive Gas Oil and 9 empty jerricans hidden in different locations in Gujba.
“The suspects arrested are in own custody for preliminary investigations and would be handed over for prosecution by relevant agencies.
“While appreciating the gallant troops for the feat, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya enjoined troops to sustain the tempo and clear all suspected fortress and hideouts of these criminal elements.”