Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) after he reportedly surrendered to security operatives in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, that the suspect was arrested at about 6:47pm on July 14 during a routine security operation at the Cashew Plantation area.
According to Makama, the suspect revealed during an initial interrogation that he was an ISWAP member from Warabe in Pulka, Gwoza LGA, and voluntarily turned himself in to the troops.
“The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops,” Makama said.
“He also allegedly admitted to participating in three separate attacks on Delwa alongside other members of the terrorist group.
“Items recovered from the suspect included one bicycle, one cutlass, one bicycle repair solution, one bicycle pump, one spoon, and ₦6,500 in cash.”
Makama stated that the suspect remains in custody and is undergoing further investigation to obtain intelligence that could support ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
The publication added that the arrest is part of continued military operations aimed at encouraging insurgents to surrender while weakening terrorist networks operating in the North-East region.