Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State.
The suspects
were arrested on January 17, 2026 following a tip-off from the Banki District
Head.
Intelligence
operatives were deployed to Banki on a covert operation, where they apprehended
the suspects while attempting to recruit and move youths for terrorist
training.
They were
identified as Gajibo Kayama, Tahiru Modu, and Bulama Modu.
"They are
suspected to be involved in the recruitment of youths aged between 17 and 20
from Banki town for ISWAP elements operating in Adamawa State,” a source
said.
According to
preliminary investigations, the suspects were former ISWAP members who claimed
to have repented about five years ago but were allegedly re-engaging in
recruitment activities.
"They were
arrested while trying to recruit and convey youths within Banki town for
training in Adamawa State,” the source added.
The suspects
have since been handed over to Military Intelligence Regiment for detailed
interrogation and further action.
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