See the four Boko Haram kingpins arrested by troops on Friday

The 22 Task Force Brigade had a major breakthrough in their counter-insurgency operations yesterday when they netted four Boko Haram kingpins in Kala Balge Local Government Area.

Col Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director of Army Public Relations said in a statement that the arrested terror kingpins specialized in different trades that sustained terrorism.

"Troops of 3 Battalion, of 22 Task Force Brigade have made an unprecedented catch with the arrest of 4 Boko Haram terrorists Ameers (kingpins) at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area today, Friday 22nd April 2016.

"The arrested kingpins specialized on various aspects of criminality to sustain the Boko Haram terrorists group in their areas. The four terrorists were arrested following a tip off by well meaning members of the public.

"Subsequently, the troops conducted a cordon and search operation in the general area that led to the apprehension of the terrorist leaders, who contribute to the sustenance of the insurgency through their illegal trade specialization.

"The arrested kingpins include Umara Mai Gyaran Rediyo (Radio Technician), Umaru Mai Nama, (who specialize in cattle rustling and sales), Alifa Makinta (a specialist on stealing foodstuffs) and Balu Jugudum (in charge of stolen jeweleries), he said.