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8 CJTF arrested for Collaborating with Boko Haram in Borno
8 CJTF arrested for Collaborating with Boko Haram in Borno
By: Zagalola Makama
The Troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, Operations Hadin Kai in Banki have arrested eight members of the youth vigilante group, known as Civilian JTF accused of aiding activities of Boko Haram. They were said to be supplying logistics and welfare items to the terrorist group.
Before their arrest, the suspects actively operated as ‘terrorists intelligence’ and were involved in supplying different items including drugs, fuel, mosquito nets, noodles, among other items to terrorists.
ABC NEWS learnt that luck ran out of the suspects while transacting a deal with the terrorists at a river in Yukami village in the outskirts of Banki in Bama LGA of Borno state, northeast Nigeria.
The sources said that nefarious activities of the alleged terrorist collaborators, under the leadership of one Mohammed Dungus, have endangered troops on clearance operations around the fringes Banki.
The unfortunate sabotage of troops movement and position by Dungus and his cohorts made it possible for terrorists to attack the rear element of troops on patrol during operations at Gauri village on October 30. Though the attack was eventually repelled, there were serious casualties on both sides.
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The sources added that investigation is however, ongoing with a view to unravelling the network of the local collaborators, spies and other accomplices.
It is on record that on many occasions, CJTF has been useful in spotting Boko Haram insurgents, repelling attacks and liberating towns and villages captured by Boko Haram.
In addition, this group has been a vital link in the intelligence gathering network necessary for successful military operations with hundreds of them killed in the process.
But despite their efforts in the terror war, there are some bad eggs engaging in nefarious activities and standing as obstacles in the Nigerian Military’s successful prosecution of the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP in the North East.
8 CJTF arrested for Collaborating with Boko Haram in Borno
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation IGBO DANU II, working alongside hybrid forces, have recovered an AK-47 rifle and discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit during operations inside the Old Oyo National Park.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops engaged suspected bandits at about 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after sighting the armed group within the park.
The suspected bandits reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing troops.
During the encounter, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle with registration number 14907, an empty magazine and a locally made Dane gun.
In a follow-up exploitation operation at about 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 8, the troops discovered the corpse of a suspected bandit and destroyed temporary shelters believed to have been used as hideouts by the group.
No further contact was made during the follow-up operation, while troops sustained exploitation efforts in the area.
Troops Recover AK-47 Rifle, Discover Suspected Bandit’s Corpse in Old Oyo National Park
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected burglars while allegedly attempting to break into a poultry house to steal chickens in Doi community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 6:10 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, by troops deployed at Latya Guard Location.
The suspects were reportedly caught while attempting to gain entry into the poultry house with the intention of stealing chickens.
They were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police, B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Burglars Attempting to Steal Chickens in Plateau
Troops Arrest Herder Over Alleged Destruction of Farmland in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a herder over alleged malicious grazing on farmland at Tse Tur, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested by troops deployed at Umbago at about 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
The arrest followed reports of alleged unauthorised grazing on the farmland, which resulted in damage to crops.
The suspect remains in military custody for further action.
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