Authorities in Chad have arrested Bana Fanaye also known asMahamat Moustapha, who is said to be the mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon.
According to Osun Defender, Fanaye was arrested on Friday afternoon. Recovered from his residence were assault weapons, and phone SIM cards for various countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
Reports from the media quotes Chadian officials as saying that Fanaye is in charge of recruiting Boko Haram terrorists, arms purchases and planning of terrorism targets and operations in Chad and northern Cameroon.
