Nigerian troops yesterday August 5th arrested one Mai Mustapha alleged
to be the fuel supplier to Boko Haram terrorists in Jehu village near
Jakana in Borno state. Also arrested was a man identified as Madu who
helps in purchasing food items for the terrorist.
During the troops operations in villages near Dikwa, piles of street
lamps poles cut into pieces by Boko Haram terrorists which they use in
making Improvised Explosives Devices was discovered.
In a related development, eight Boko Haram members
were killed during a gun battle with the Nigerian troops at Dumbuluwa
village in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State today August 6th.
Unfortunately, two vigilantes were wounded by Improvised Explosive
Devices fragments.”