Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Troops of 212 Battalion, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a wanted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant along the Chabbol–Magumeri axis in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about
12:30 p.m. on October 25, 2026, by troops operating from Forward Operating Base
(FOB) Chabbol.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had
allegedly been providing terrorists with intelligence on the deployment and
movements of troops at FOB Chabbol, FOB Tungushe, FOB Gajigana and 199
Special Forces Battalion.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly claimed to be
working for a terrorist Amir identified as Saleh Fulata, who allegedly resides
in Saleri, Kareto.
The suspect further disclosed that the Amir was in
possession of two gun trucks and 10 motorcycles, which he reportedly used for
terrorist operations.
The suspect is currently in military custody for further
investigation and necessary action
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