Nigeria TV Info

Troops Arrest ISWAP Logistics Suppliers, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Borno and Katsina

Borno/Katsina — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 149 Battalion have arrested eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP/JAS) logistics suppliers in Gubio town, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to sources, the suspects were found with 28 jerrycans and one drum of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in shops and a Point of Sale (POS) center, reportedly intended for onward delivery to terrorist elements in the region.

A source at Army headquarters in Abuja told The Nation on Tuesday morning that in separate operations, troops and personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested a notorious oil facility vandal in Bayelsa State. Additionally, a joint operation conducted by the 17 Brigade at Forward Operating Base Malumfashi, the Nigeria Police, and local vigilantes successfully rescued five kidnap victims in Gidan Kwairo village, Katsina State.

The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to maintaining security and protecting citizens from terrorist and criminal activities across the country.