There are indications that the “white man” captured in the Sambisa Forest by the Nigerian Army during a raid of the area, is a specialist engaged in helping Boko Haram insurgents to unlock and repair Armored Personnel Carriers, APCs, and other fighting equipment.
Speaking with Daily Trust, a soldier who took part in the operations identified the “white man” as a French national.
The soldier disclosed that the French citizen was arrested along Bama axis of Sambisa Forest.
He, however, said that the report did not disclose the identity of the French citizen because the Nigerian Government was concealing the suspect’s identity for diplomatic reasons.
“He was arrested along the Bama axis of the Sambisa forest and agreed to give vital information provided he would be spared.
“I learnt that he is from France but authorities do not want to make his real identity known for diplomatic reasons. They don’t want to jeopardize the success recorded, ” the Soldier said.
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