Troops Arrest Suspected ISWAP Collaborator in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of collaborating with Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Saidu Buba, a resident of Kwatan Yobe in Kukawa Local Government Area, was apprehended on June 1 following intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations conducted by military personnel.
According to the sources, a tactical drone operated by the Naval Brigade Lake Chad observed the suspect in the company of individuals believed to be armed terrorists before the group dispersed.
The suspect was subsequently tracked while moving towards the location of Charlie Company, 196 Amphibious Battalion, where troops intercepted and arrested him.
During preliminary interrogation, Buba reportedly claimed to be a cattle rearer residing north of the Dumba general area and said he frequently travels between Dumba and Baga.
He also admitted receiving N1,000 from suspected terrorists to purchase bread for them while travelling to Baga to visit his sick brother, identified as Illiasu.
Items recovered from the suspect included a wristwatch, a lighter, a bottle of cow milk (nono), a power bank, an Android smartphone, paracetamol tablets, a Fulani hat and N30,000 in cash.
Military authorities said the suspect remains in its custody further investigation and necessary action.
