Troops Arrest 12 Suspected Boko Haram Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops Arrest 12 Suspected Boko Haram Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops Arrest 12 Suspected Boko Haram Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers in Borno
Troops of the 5 Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 12 suspected collaborators, logistics suppliers and informants allegedly working for Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during intelligence-led operations in Damasak, Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama the operation, led by the Acting Commander of the 5 Brigade, Col. S.O. Bello, was conducted in the early hours of July 2 following actionable intelligence obtained from the interrogation of an earlier suspect, Mustapha Goni Ahmed, who was arrested at the Kadauri Cattle Market in Damasak.
According to the sources, Ahmed allegedly identified several meeting points and hideouts used by suspected terrorist collaborators, logistics suppliers and informants operating within the brigade’s area of responsibility.
Acting on the intelligence, troops carried out coordinated cordon-and-search operations at multiple locations, leading to the arrest of 12 additional suspects believed to be part of the insurgents’ support network.
The suspects were identified as Alhaji Dala Kawomi, 45; Bulama Mallum Kyari, 38; Shatamari Gabo Kyari, 30; Tujja Saloma, 20; Massa Mairami, 70; Bulama Chari Fannai, 36; Mustapha Mohammed, 28; Bukar Bulama, 23; Bunu Madu, 25; Awari Baba Goni, 23; Hassan Madu, 34; and Chellu Malari, 60.
Items recovered during the operation included three Tecno mobile phones, one Itel mobile phone, one Infinix smartphone and ₦7,360 in cash.
The sources said the suspects are undergoing preliminary processing before being transferred to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC) in Maiduguri for detailed investigation, profiling and further necessary action.
Military sources described the arrests as a major breakthrough in ongoing counter-intelligence operations aimed at dismantling terrorist support structures and disrupting the logistics and intelligence networks sustaining insurgent activities in the Lake Chad region.
They added that efforts to identify and apprehend other suspected collaborators linked to the network are ongoing.
Troops Arrest 12 Suspected Boko Haram Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers in Borno
