Troops Arrest Two Suspected ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in Monguno, Recover Terrorists’ Gate Pass

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 3, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK)/Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Monguno, Borno State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the C-19 checkpoint in Monguno following sustained surveillance and intensified operations aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics networks.

The suspects were identified as Bukar Kaka Modu, 30, and Abubakar Musa, 30.

According to the sources, the suspects allegedly confessed during preliminary interrogation that they were transporting food items and other supplies to ISWAP fighters in Kwatan Dowoshi Village in Kukawa Local Government Area.

Items recovered from them included 11 cartons of biscuits, 192 sachets of biscuits, one carton of Peak milk, 10 mudu of sugar, nine bars of Viva soap, six headlamps, two bags of garri, 16 rolls of sachet garri, three packs of lighters, two Tecno button phones, one assault knife, one jazz belt, four jazz beads, six packs of herbal medicine, and ₦6,600 cash, among other sundry items.

Security sources said troops also recovered an alleged ISWAP-issued gate pass, believed to have been used to facilitate access to terrorist-controlled locations.

The suspects and the recovered exhibits have been taken into custody at the Headquarters of Sector 3 for further investigation and necessary action.

The latest arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle ISWAP’s logistics and supply networks, which security authorities consider critical to sustaining the terrorist group’s operations in the Lake Chad region.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in Monguno, Recover Terrorists’ Gate Pass

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Informants at Askira Uba Market

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 115 Task Force Battalion have arrested two suspected terrorist informants during a security operation at Askira Uba Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 3:10 p.m. on Aug. 1 following intelligence-led surveillance by troops operating in the area.

The sources said the two suspects are believed to have been providing information to terrorist elements operating within the region.

Following their arrest, the suspects were handed over to the Headquarters, 28 Task Force Brigade, for further investigation and other necessary actions.

Military sources said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist support networks by identifying and apprehending informants and collaborators aiding insurgent activities in the North-East.

Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Informants at Askira Uba Market

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant attempting to flee Adamawa community

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected ISWAP informant who allegedly attempted to flee after residents became suspicious of his activities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Hassan Hammon Buba, 35, was arrested at about 2:30 p.m. on July 31 by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical) at Garaha Market.

The sources said the arrest followed credible intelligence linking the suspect to suspected insurgent activities.

According to the sources, the suspect allegedly tried to escape from the community after noticing that local residents were making efforts to report his suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP informant attempting to flee Adamawa community