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Troops of 159 Battalion deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE arrested two suspected Boko Haram terrorists fuel suppliers at Yusufari Local Government Area of Yobe State following a tip off.

The two suspected fuel suppliers were arrested by troops while filling jerry cans at a gas station owned by a member of Yobe State House of Assembly.

Also, the station manager and attendants were arrested and are currently undergoing interrogation while the truck driver is still at large.

Efforts are being intensified by the troops to track down the truck driver.

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