JUST-IN: Suspected ISWAP Collaborator Arrested in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected collaborator of ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

A military source said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:35 p.m. on March 27 by troops of 25 Brigade and 19 Battalion (Mobile), in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

The source disclosed that the suspect, a native of Gwalki village in Kafa area of Damboa LGA, resides at Hausari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri.

“The suspect is alleged to have been collaborating with ISWAP/JAS elements operating within the Damboa general area,” the source said.

He added that during preliminary investigation, the suspect claimed to be part of a hybrid force and a repentant terrorist.

“However, he confessed to being involved in the sale of ammunition to terrorist elements at the Timbuktu Triangle through an accomplice identified as Konto Fatima, said to be residing at Aburi IDP camp,” the source said.

According to him, the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further investigation.