Nigeria: Military Detains Foreign Boko Haram Terrorists

BEVERLY HILLS, February 26, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian army says it has tracked and detained three (3) Chadians suspected to be members of the terrorist organization, Boko Haram, belonging to the Albaranawi faction, in Gombe, Gombe State.

A statement by the army said the 3 Chadians Bilal Muhammed Umar, Bashir Muhammed and Muhammed Maigari Abubakar were arrested at Arawa and Mallam Inna Areas of Gombe metropolis.

“They were reported to be members of Albarnawi faction of the Boko Haram that operates in Chad and mostly northern part of Borno State but came to Gombe State for another heinous assignment. During the operation, one of them, Bilal Muhammed Umar attempted to escape and was shot on the leg. He was however apprehended and is receiving medical treatment. The terrorists were also arrested with Improvised Explosive Device (IED), materials that they could have coupled and attack parts of the State. The suspects are in custody undergoing preliminary investigation,” the statement by Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations, said.