Monday, August 10, 2026 - Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP.
A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, made this known
in a statement posted on X.
Makama said the suspects were arrested during a
stop-and-search operation along the Mandaragirau-Sabon Gari Road in Borno
State.
He further stated that the troops arrested the suspects
identified as Adamu Abdullahi, 20, and Buba Ibrahim, 18, at about 10:30 am
on Sunday, August 9.
According to him, the troops reportedly recovered N131,300
in cash from the suspects during the operation.
The security expert further pointed out that the two men
reportedly claimed to be herders, but were arrested on suspicion of
collaborating with terrorist elements and involvement in cattle rustling
activities.
He added that after their arrest, they were taken into
military custody for further investigation and necessary legal action.
“The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by troops of
Operation HADIN KAI and Operation DESERT SANITY V to identify and disrupt
individuals suspected of providing support to terrorist groups operating across
Borno State.
“Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have continued to pay
particular attention to movements along major routes and rural corridors, where
terrorist collaborators and criminal networks may exploit civilian activities
to facilitate logistics, intelligence gathering or movement,” he said.
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