The report noted that sources said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect hails from Jere Local Government Area and allegedly confessed to being among the terrorists terrorising motorists in the Kareto general area.
Troops of the 149 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have arrested a suspected teenage terrorist, Umar Zacharria in Gubio town, Borno State.
According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the suspect, identified as Umar Zacharria, aged 15, was arrested at about 1:20 p.m. on May 14 during a joint operation carried out by troops and CJTF operatives.
The report noted that sources said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect hails from Jere Local Government Area and allegedly confessed to being among the terrorists terrorising motorists in the Kareto general area.
“According to the sources, the suspect is currently in the custody of the military for further investigation,” the report said.
