The Nigerian Army has arrested a group of herdsmen who sell cattle for Boko Haram, the world’s deadliest terrorist group.
A statement issued on Thursday, September 29, 2016 by Colonel Sani Usman, the army’s spokesperson, says that the gang of terrorist herdsmen moved in Maiduguri from Mafa with 200 cows belonging to Boko Haram.
“On Wednesday morning at the cattle market, Maiduguri, Borno State, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Civilian JTF, arrested 3 suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists group,” the statement said.
“The suspects include Abba Go Dallagio, Abba Fanned and Alhaji Nwariye. During preliminary investigation they claimed that they entered into Maiduguri through Mafa with about 200 cows for sale at Maiduguri cattle market.
“The suspects further stated that they are part of logistics elements of the terrorists group that assist in selling cows for the insurgents.
“They further added that proceeds are remitted to the terrorists to fund their nefarious activities. So far, troops have identified and isolated 23 cows at the cattle market.
“Similarly, one of their agent and spy at the market, Alhaji Ajid Umar, has also been arrested. A total of 170 cows were isolated in connection with him. All the suspects are in undergoing preliminary investigation,” the statement ended.
