Troops arrest wanted ISWAP informant leaking military secrets in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, informant accused of leaking intelligence on military deployments and troop movements in Borno State.

The suspect was arrested along the Chabbol-Magumeri axis in Magumeri Local Government Area of the state by troops of 212 Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF.

Counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 pm on October 25, 2026, by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base, Chabbol.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect had been providing terrorists with intelligence on the deployment and movements of troops at FOB Chabbol, FOB Tungushe, FOB Gajigana and the 199 Special Forces Battalion.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to working for a terrorist commander identified as Saleh Fulata, who reportedly resides in Saleri, Kareto.

The suspect also disclosed that Fulata allegedly possessed two-gun trucks and 10 motorcycles, which were reportedly used for terrorist operations.

The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.