Troops arrest wanted ISWAP informant accused of leaking military secrets in Borno

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Troops arrest wanted ISWAP informant accused of leaking military secrets in Borno

The Nigerian Army arrested a suspected ISWAP informant along the Chabbol-Magumeri axis in Borno State, with assistance from members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly supplied terrorists with information about troop deployments and movements at several bases and the 199 Special Forces Battalion. He reportedly said he worked for terrorist commander Saleh Fulata, who is said to live in Saleri, Kareto, and possess two gun trucks and 10 motorcycles. The suspect remains in military custody as investigations continue.

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