Troops arrest ‘female ISWAP collaborator’ in Borno

Troops arrest ‘female ISWAP collaborator’ in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected female Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborator at a security checkpoint in Kukawa LGA of Borno state.

According to security sources quoted by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the suspect, identified as Kellu Abba, 50, was arrested at about 8am on Wednesday.

“The sources said the suspect, a Kanuri woman residing in Lawanti area of Baga town, was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist operating within the Dumba general area,” Makama said.

“According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included four ready-to-use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch.

“The military said the suspect was currently in the custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and necessary action.”

The publication added that the security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops continued to maintain satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency.