Troops, CJTF arrest suspected ISWAP/JAS operative in Damasak, recover vehicle
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorist operative during an operation in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:50 a.m. on July 24 at the Damasak Onion Market by troops of 5 Brigade acting on intelligence.
During a search, troops recovered one vehicle and the sum of ₦35,300 from the suspect.
The suspect and the recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation to establish his role and possible links to ISWAP/JAS terrorist networks operating in the Lake Chad region.
Military sources said the arrest is part of sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics, identifying collaborators and dismantling insurgent support networks across the North-East.
