Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant, recover motorcycle, cash in Kebbi

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist informant and logistics supplier during a routine patrol in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

The development was disclosed in a post shared on Tuesday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.

According to the post, the suspect was arrested at about 12:14 p.m. on Saturday in Kangiwa while troops of the 8 Division were conducting a patrol along the Falde–Gedere road.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly involved in providing information and logistics support to terrorist elements operating in the area.

Items recovered from the suspect included a motorcycle, a mobile phone and N69,000, which investigators believe may be linked to the suspect’s alleged activities.

The suspect has been taken into military custody for further investigation.

The arrest is part of ongoing operations aimed at disrupting terrorist support networks and restricting the movement and logistics of criminal elements operating in parts of the North-West.