Troops arrest wanted ISWAP informant leaking military secrets in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, informant accused of leaking intelligence on military deployments and troop movements in Borno State. The suspect was arrested along the Chabbol-Magumeri axis in Magumeri Local Government Area of the state by troops of 212 Battalion, in collaboration with members […] Troops arrest wanted ISWAP…
Nigerian Army troops apprehended a wanted informant from the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Borno State. The suspect was accused of leaking intelligence on military operations. The arrest occurred on October 25, 2026, along the Chabbol-Magumeri road in Magumeri Local Government Area. The suspect was captured by 212 Battalion alongside Civilian Joint Task Force members.
Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the arrest on X. The suspect was seized near 12:30 pm at the Forward Operating Base, Chabbol. Initial investigations showed the informant had been feeding terrorist leaders with information about troop positions at several FOBs and a 199 Special Forces Battalion. During questioning, the suspect admitted to serving a terrorist commander named Saleh Fulata, who is based in Saleri, Kareto.
The suspect revealed that Fulata owned two-gun trucks and 10 motorcycles used in terrorist activities. The individual remains under military supervision for further examination and potential legal measures.
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