THE Nigerian Army last night said it has arrested three women who have confessed to be wives of Boko Haram terrorists.
Its Director of Public Relations, Brig Gen Texas Chukwu said in a statement that the women were intercepted by troops of operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State.
He said, “Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Operation LAFIYA DOLE while on clearance patrol intercepted three women and children.
“The women on interrogation confessed of being wives of Boko Haram terrorists who escaped from Mangusun following the ongoing clearance operation in the area by troops.
“The women are currently in military custody and preliminary investigation is ongoing.”