Abuja: In a dramatic breach of military trust, the Nigerian Army has arrested Lance Corporal Saifullahi Garba for allegedly stockpiling and trafficking ammunition to terrorists in Borno State.
A credible source at Army Headquarters allegedly disclosed this on Monday in Abuja.
He said the soldier, identified as Lance Cpl. Saifullahi Garba (14NA/72/15972) was arrested in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State with 711 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
According to the source, preliminary findings showed that the soldier had been accumulating the ammunition from clearance operations with the intent of supplying terrorists.
“He has since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
The source also confirmed that troops in Bama intercepted terrorists’ logistics movement and recovered 379 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
He added that ambush operations by troops in Borno and Yobe led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, 11 rounds of ammunition and other items, with one terrorist neutralised.
In the North-Central, the source said troops rescued three more kidnap victims in Nassarawa, in addition to five earlier rescued.
He said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke recovered 579 rustled cattle and two AK-47 rifles from armed herders responsible for earlier attacks in Taraba.
In the South-South, the source said the troops of Operation Delta Safe arrested 10 armed suspects in Rivers disguised in OSPAC uniforms.
According to him, troops seized five pump-action rifles, locally made guns, charms, mobile phones and ₦1.7 million cash, while a separate raid in Ahoada East neutralised two cult leaders.
