Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army’s Mechanised Division, Ali Keffi, has revealed that a former Boko Haram leader was apprehended following intelligence about a massive $431 million transfer from the United Arab Emirates into his account.
Speaking in an interview with Arise TV from 6:56, General Keffi disclosed that the UAE provided crucial intelligence that led to the operation against the terrorist leader. “The sum of about $431 million was sent to the leader of Boko Haram from the UAE and other Arab countries, which was used. This intelligence was shared with us by the United Arab Emirates,” he stated.
The former army commander detailed the multi-agency collaboration involved in acting on the foreign intelligence. “And the OSW, like I said, we had the DSS, we had the NFIU, we had the Ministry of Intelligence, we had DIA, NIA,” General Keffi explained.
The former retired soldier detailed his role as commander of Operation Service Wide, describing it as an intelligence-driven security operation. He explained that the mission successfully targeted key terrorist leaders along with their facilitators, financiers, and sponsors through coordinated efforts.
According to the former military officer, the operation involved a comprehensive collaborative approach that brought together multiple security agencies. The investigation team included representatives from the Department of State Services, the Defense Intelligence Agency, military police from the army, and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
The retired soldier revealed that the joint investigation uncovered significant intelligence about terrorist networks and their operations. He emphasized the thoroughness of the investigative process and the valuable insights it provided into the structure and financing of terrorist organizations.
The former commander acknowledged the crucial role of international partnerships in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, specifically highlighting cooperation with the United States and United Kingdom. He noted that during his active military service as director of training, Nigeria received substantial support from both British and American military forces.
He highlighted that this international assistance extended beyond equipment and training to include critical intelligence support in counter-insurgency operations.
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