Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum
Troops of 3rd Division of Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum, Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement on Tuesday.
According to him, the Boko Haram kingpin who was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State yesterday is a high profile member of the insurgent group who has led various attacks by the insurgent group. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.
Gun recovered from Damagum
He added that Damagun is currently undergoing interrogation and will soon be arraigned in court.
The army spokesperson also revealed that in an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists’ enclave around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wrecking havoc among the communities was gunned by Nigerian troops on Monday afternoon.
He added that four other terrorists were believed to escape with gunshot
Source: pmnewsnigeria.com
Nigerian troops capture Boko Haram kingpin
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