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29th March 2026
Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member while attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected member of Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno while attempting to infiltrate Maiduguri.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fighter known as Saina, was apprehended at about 4:42 p.m. on March 29 at a checkpoint in Kilo Papa area.
The arrest was carried out by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade and allied security operatives deployed at the checkpoint.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while on transit to Maiduguri in a civilian vehicle and was found wearing a woodland camouflage trouser, raising suspicion.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect initially claimed to be a member of hybrid forces operating in Kumshe.
However, further questioning indicated that he is an active member of a terrorist group and was suspected to be on a reconnaissance mission.
The suspect has been handed over to military intelligence for detailed investigation.
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