Troops Arrest Boko Haram, ISWAP Informant In Adamawa

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with civilian hunters and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have arrested a suspected informant working for terrorist groups in Gombi, Adamawa State.

The arrest was carried out following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected elements of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram within the area.

Naija News reports that the development was disclosed in a report by security expert, Makama Zagazola, who detailed how the suspect was tracked and apprehended within the 232 Battalion Tactical Area of Responsibility.

The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Umar, 25, and a native of Gwoza, was arrested on March 23.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Umar had been assigned a reconnaissance role by the terrorist group.

Sources said he was tasked with monitoring routes leading to the 232 Battalion general area and other military installations.

The objective, according to findings, was to identify vulnerable access points that could be exploited for future attacks.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted involvement in a recent attack carried out against troops in Ngoshe.

Security sources said the confession has provided useful intelligence for ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the region.

The suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further interrogation.

Authorities say necessary actions will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation, as efforts continue to dismantle informant networks aiding terrorist operations in the North-East.