Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) accused of gathering intelligence for a planned attack on two military formations in Borno State.
According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, intelligence sources disclosed that the suspect, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, was apprehended by troops of the 212 Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Chabbol following credible human intelligence about an imminent terrorist attack.
The suspect was reportedly arrested at about 7:55 a.m. on June 26 during a routine perimeter patrol conducted approximately 500 metres ahead of the anti-vehicle ditch protecting the base.
Sources said preliminary investigations linked Shuaibu to a planned ISWAP assault on the 199 Special Forces Battalion, popularly known as Mosquito Camp, and the Forward Operating Base Chabbol.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed that the attack had been planned and claimed that the terrorists intended to proceed with the operation regardless of his arrest.
Military sources said the timely arrest enabled troops to immediately reinforce security around the targeted formations and strengthen defensive measures against any potential attack.
The suspect has since been handed over to the 7 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation.
The arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-led operations by Operation Hadin Kai aimed at foiling terrorist plots, dismantling insurgent networks, and enhancing the security of military formations across Nigeria’s North-East.
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