Troops Arrest CJTF Commander, Give Details of How He Aids Bandits
- Troops of the Nigerian military recorded what can be described as a successful feat in Rigasa area of Kaduna state
- The troops closed in on a commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force who helps bandits with their operation
- According to the military, a notorious bandit in the state provided information on the activities of the CJTF commander
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The Nigerian Military has accused a commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Aminu Sani, in Rigasa area of Kaduna state of aiding banditry in the state.
Daily Trust reports that Sani, popularly known as Bolo in the area was arrested by troops of the Nigerian Military's attached to Operation Thunder Strike and Whirl Punch.
Source: Facebook
Speaking on Sani's arrest, defence spokesperson, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko said Sani was arrested because he was said to have been aiding bandits in the state with their operations.
Onyeuko said the CJTF commander was captured by military troops after a notorious bandit was arrested on December 3, 2021, at the Paka community in the Igabi local government area in Kaduna.
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In a Facebook post, Onyeuko said that the bandit had informed the troops during his investigation that Sani was involved in some of the attacks in the area.
He further noted that the troops had held peace and security meetings with stakeholders in the state with a view to curb insecurity in Kaduna.
Army warns that some repentant Boko Haram members are not sincere
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Major General Christopher Musa has revealed that things are not going well with the integration policy of the FG towards repentant Boko Haram.
Musa who is the Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, disclosed that Boko Haram members who surrender have ulterior motives.
However, the Amy chief says that there are still some insurgents with good motives and that the country cannot reject them.
Military troops rescue 20 police officers from kidnappers
Some troops of the Nigerian military have rescued 20 police officers kidnapped in Buni Yadi, Yobe state by some insurgents.
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday, December 9, revealed that Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai carried out the rescue operation.
Giving the good news at a briefing, the acting director of Defence media operations, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko said the troops through their coordinated operations have forced the insurgents to surrender.
Source: Legit.ng
