- Troops Intercept Wanted Soldier Attempting to Flee to Cameroon
- Private Mohammed Yusuf was reportedly intercepted while allegedly fleeing to Cameroon.
- Investigators are probing alleged military supply networks supporting terrorist groups.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army soldier who was declared wanted over allegations that he supplied military accoutrements to terrorist groups operating in the North East.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspect, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility in Lagos, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on July 25 by troops of the 7 Provost Group.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was led by the Acting Commander of the 7 Provost Group following intelligence on the whereabouts of the wanted soldier.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that Yusuf had absconded from his unit before he was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army.
According to military sources, the soldier travelled to Maiduguri on July 7 and allegedly went into hiding.
Investigators further alleged that Yusuf was sheltered at Gomari Costain in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by another soldier, Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged assistance provided to the wanted soldier and whether the other soldier played any role in helping him evade arrest.
Military sources said troops of the 7 Provost Group, acting on intelligence, placed Yusuf under round the clock surveillance as part of efforts to track down and apprehend him.
The operation reportedly culminated in his interception at Jidari Bus Stop, where he was allegedly attempting to flee to Cameroon.
He was subsequently taken into custody by the 7 Provost Group for further investigation.
Investigators are examining allegations that Yusuf supplied military accoutrements to terrorist elements operating in the North East.
The investigation is also expected to establish whether other individuals collaborated with the suspect or were part of a wider network allegedly providing support to terrorist groups in the region.
Military sources described the arrest as a significant development in ongoing efforts to identify and dismantle suspected insider networks allegedly aiding terrorist groups.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations into the allegations against Yusuf and determine the extent of his alleged involvement in supplying military items to terrorist elements.
