Troops arrest 14 suspected ISWAP collaborators along illegal route in Yobe
Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade have arrested 14 suspected ISWAP collaborators and smugglers along an illegal route in Kanama, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the suspects were intercepted at about 5 am on October 2, 2026, by troops of the Forward Operating Base, Kanama. The […] Troops arrest 14 suspected ISWAP collaborators along…
In a swift operation on October 2, 2026, military forces of the 27 Task Force Brigade apprehended 14 individuals suspected of collaborating with ISWAP and engaging in smuggling activities along an unauthorized route in Kanama, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The suspects were apprehended by soldiers stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Kanama, following intelligence reports about their presence in five vehicles on the illicit path near the military outpost.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the men were allegedly involved in illicit trade and had ties to terrorist groups. Among the contraband seized were a substantial amount of fish, 19 mobile phones, nine ATM cards, one power bank, and a sum of N129,250 in cash.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed that the suspects and the recovered items are currently under military detention for further scrutiny and appropriate action to be taken.
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