5 key Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers, fighters arrested, as Army’s ‘Operation Positive Identification’ kicks off in Nigeria’s North East

Barely 24 hours after kick-starting its ‘Operation Positive Identification’ with a view to searching and arresting all Boko Haram and ISWAP criminal elements in the North East part of the country, the Nigerian Army’s Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops have arrested five key terrorist logistic suppliers and fighters.

The DEFENDER had earlier reported from a statement a statement by the Command’s Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Ado Isa that the newly launched strategic operation (OPI) was part of efforts to end Boko Haram and ISWAP criminal activities in the country.

Colonel Isa said: “Following the commencement of “Operation POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION” by the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE(OPLD) across the North Eastern part of Nigeria, troops have intensified searching for and arresting all suspected criminal elements that roam parts of the North Eastern part of Nigeria.

“Consequently, 5 key terrorists logistics suppliers and fighters have so far been apprehended.

“Recall that based on credible information that some of the fleeing criminals are hibernating in some towns and villages of Borno and Yobe States in particular and North East in general, the Theatre Command OPLD enjoined members of the public to always carry valid means of identification such as National Identification Card when moving or passing through  Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. While troops are directed to strictly check legitimate means of identification such as National Identification Card, Voters Registration Card, Drivers’ License and International Passports or other valid official identification before allowing such persons passage.

“Consequently, the Operation POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION is seriously ongoing across the North East. Members of the public are requested to cooperate with the troops by moving along with valid identification cards and present same to the troops in the efforts to rid the  North East zone of criminals fleeing for safety.”