Africa-Press – Nigeria. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to ISWAP in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was disclosed in a post on Thursday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama via his X handle.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday following credible intelligence on suspicious movements within the Mainok general area.
According to the sources, troops of the 156 Task Force Battalion swiftly responded and intercepted the suspects while they were moving towards the Goni–Masari axis.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of electrical cables at the time of their arrest, raising suspicions of possible sabotage or support for terrorist activities.
“They are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation to ascertain their roles and possible links with terrorist groups,” a source said.
The source added that the operation highlights the importance of community-based intelligence in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the North-East.
The source reaffirmed that troops remain vigilant and committed to denying terrorist groups freedom of action within their areas of responsibility.
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