Troops Arrest Seven Suspected Terrorist Collaborators, Logistics Suppliers in Damasak
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested seven suspected terrorist collaborators, logistics suppliers and informants in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 1:48 p.m. on October 28, 2026, by troops of 5 Brigade during security operations in the area.
The sources said the operation led to the recovery of several items suspected to be linked to the alleged logistics activities, including three prayer beads, four mobile phones, five bags of flour, five bags of sugar and 20 bags of white maize grit (biski).
Other items recovered included five cartons containing 22 pieces of Schweppes drinks, five cartons containing 18 pieces of Maltina drinks, 10 blankets, one bundle of mats, three gallons of cooking oil, 11 vacuum flasks, 12 plastic bowls, 12 cup carriers and two packs of plastic storage containers.
Troops also recovered the sum of ₦483,550 from the suspects.
The seven suspects and the recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest forms part of ongoing military efforts to identify and disrupt suspected terrorist collaboration, intelligence gathering and logistics supply networks operating in the Lake Chad region.
