Monday, June 29, 2026 - Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) spy linked to a planned attack on
two military formations in Borno State.
The suspect, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, was apprehended
by troops of the 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Chabbol
following credible human intelligence on an impending terrorist attack.
The arrest was made at about 7:55 a.m. on June 26, 2026
during a routine perimeter patrol approximately 500 metres ahead of the
anti-vehicle ditch protecting the base.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had
links to a planned ISWAP attack targeting the 199 Special Forces Battalion,
popularly known as Mosquito Camp, and FOB Chabbol.
The suspect reportedly admitted during interrogation that
the attack had been planned and further disclosed that the terrorists intended
to carry out the operation regardless of his arrest.
Military sources said the timely arrest enabled troops to
heighten security measures around the targeted formations and strengthen
defensive preparations against any possible attack.
The suspect has since been handed over to the 7 Military
Intelligence Brigade for further investigation.
The arrest forms part of ongoing intelligence-driven
operations by Operation Hadin Kai aimed at disrupting terrorist plots,
dismantling insurgent networks and enhancing the security of military
formations across the North-East.
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