Operation Positive Identification: Troops nab 5 key terrorists logistics suppliers, fighters in the Northeast

Troops of the Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested 5 key terrorists logistics suppliers and fighters following the commencement of “Operation POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION” across the Northeast of Nigeria.

Recall that based on credible information that some of the fleeing criminals are hibernating in some towns and villages of Borno and Yobe States in particular and North East in general, the Theatre Command OPLD enjoined members of the public to always carry valid means of identification such as National Identification Card when moving or passing through Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.

In a statement Deputy Director of Army Public Relations Col Ado Isa said, troops have been directed to strictly check legitimate means of identification such as National Identification Card, Voters Registration Card, Drivers’ License and International Passports or other valid official identification before allowing such persons passage.

Residents in the region who spoke to our correspondent said Operation Positive Identification is seriously ongoing across the North East with renewed vigour as troops have intensified search to identity criminal elements in the area.

Col Ado urged members of the public to cooperate with the troops by moving along with valid identification cards and present same to the troops in the efforts to rid the North East zone of criminals fleeing for safety.