Usman Modu Tella, 11-year old boy apprehended by the Nigerian Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army 7 Division Garrison providing security at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Dalori, in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, of Borno State on Tuesday apprehended an 11-year old boy, Usman Modu Tella, the Army said Wednesday.
The spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Sani Usman, described Mr. Tella as a “potential suicide bomber”.
“He is suspect number 82 on the poster containing the photographs of 100 wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists released by the Nigerian Army,” Mr. Usman said in a statement.
He added, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was from Bama town and is among four other children trained for suicide bombing by the Boko Haram terrorists. He further added that the 3 others have already carried out their missions at different locations. His job was to do same in the camp sometime in the future.
“The boy also pointed out one other Boko Haram senior member, Alhaji Kerewu Abubakar at the camp.
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