Troops of the Nigerian Military have arrested a sought after suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, informant accused of leaking intelligence on army deployments and troop actions in Borno State.
The suspect used to be arrested alongside the Chabbol-Magumeri axis in Magumeri Native Govt House of the state by means of troops of 212 Battalion, in collaboration with participants of the Civilian Joint Activity Power, CJTF.
Counter-insurgency and safety skilled within the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a put up on X on Wednesday.
Safety resources mentioned the suspect used to be apprehended at about 12:30 pm on October 25, 2026, by means of troops working from the Ahead Running Base, Chabbol.
Initial investigations reportedly printed that the suspect were offering terrorists with intelligence at the deployment and actions of troops at FOB Chabbol, FOB Tungushe, FOB Gajigana and the 199 Particular Forces Battalion.
All over interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to operating for a terrorist commander recognized as Saleh Fulata, who reportedly is living in Saleri, Kareto.
The suspect additionally disclosed that Fulata allegedly possessed two gun vans and 10 bikes, that have been reportedly used for terrorist operations.
The suspect stays in army custody for additional investigation and important motion.