A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals - but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
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"I know there have been instances where plans are made for an attack on a location and the information finds its way to either Boko Haram or another criminal gang."
— Bashir Galma , Academic
"What we need to do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly."
— Babagana Zulum , Politician
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A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
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