Two suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Tuesday at about 10.am in Kareto and Dangalti villages were apprehended by troops of 158 Task Force Battalion of 5 Brigade, Nigerian Army.A statement released by the Director, Army Public relation, Brigadier Sani Usman says a preliminary investigation shows that the apprehended spies were on a reconnaissance mission to facilitate a possible attack on the communities by Boko Haram terrorists.
'One Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metele from Tumbun Bera, a confessed Boko Haram terrorist belonging to Mamman Nur's faction of the terrorist group under the leadership of Abu Mustapha.
'Apparently tired of the lies his commanders, he surrendered himself to troops of 145 Task Force Battalion, 5 Brigade, troops at Damasak, the statement said.
It was also reported that another suspect who surrendered, Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metel, was a high-profile terrorist as he is at Serial number 253 on the Nigerian Army's Wanted Boko Haram terrorists.
He is currently undergoing further interrogation.
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