Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East have arrested a 15-year-old suspect over his alleged involvement in a deadly attack in Borno State. The suspect, identified as Tijjani, was apprehended on Sunday while reportedly on his way to purchase food for members of his group.
Military sources linked Tijjani to the attack that led to the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and three other soldiers. Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai and was killed on Thursday during an operation on a military base by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
In a video circulating online, Tijjani said he was arrested in Ngamdu, Borno State. He admitted participating in attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu, and disclosed that he had moved between locations, including Jilli in the course of the operations.
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The suspect also revealed that he had been sent with a large sum of money to collect logistics before his arrest. However, authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the development.
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