A secret office used by Boko Haram to produce identification documents for its members has been uncovered by troops of the Nigerian Army, 7 Division, Maiduguri, Borno State.
The office located at the busy post office area of Maiduguri was allegedly manned for the terror group by two accomplices identified as John Zakaria and Makinta Umar. They are said to have made useful statements to the military.
A statement issued by Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col Tukur Gusau confirmed the story.
The statement :
“The arrest of the accomplices was made possible after a Boko Haram terrorist who was earlier arrested confessed to Joint Investigation Centre that the suspected persons were in the business of producing ID cards for the terrorists group.
"The items recovered from the accomplices include; computer laptops, memory sticks, still camera among others.
"During preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the accomplices produces fake National Identity Cards and other documents for the terrorists in a Business Centre located in Maiduguri.
“These documents enable the terrorists to move freely to various destinations and carry out their terrorists activities, killing and inflicting hardship to the Law abiding citizens in the country.
“The documents also facilitate the smooth movement of the terrorists to neighbouring countries to network with other terrorists.
“This act by the accomplices is detrimental to the ongoing effort of the various security agencies under Operation Lafiya Dole."
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