The Nigerian Army has arrested two individuals collaborating with terrorist groups across Borno as troops intensified operations targeting networks believed to be aiding insurgent activities.
The suspects were apprehended during a security operation after troops detected unusual movement believed to be connected to insurgent logistics.
Preliminary findings, according to a security source, suggested the individuals were attempting to facilitate the movement of a woman toward a location suspected to be used as terrorists’ hideout.
The security source familiar with the operation said troops quickly intervened after observing behaviour that raised suspicion along a route commonly exploited by insurgent elements.
“Our personnel became alert after noticing movement patterns that did not appear ordinary. Immediate action was taken to prevent the suspects from reaching the location believed to be linked with terrorist activity,” the source said.
Upon the interception, troops recovered several items from the suspects, including two mobile phones and power banks believed to have been used for communication and operational coordination.
The source noted that the suspects are now in custody while investigators assess the level of support they may have provided to terrorist groups operating in the region.
The arrests occurred during intelligence-led patrol operations conducted by soldiers of the 403 Amphibious Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
The operation took place around midday along a route connecting Pulka and nearby communities in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to the security source, identifying and dismantling local support networks remains central to the broader counter-insurgency campaign against groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province.
He added that cooperation between troops and community-based vigilante groups has continued to improve intelligence gathering in areas affected by insurgency.
“Neutralising the support structures behind these groups is critical to weakening their operational capacity,” the source said. “Joint efforts with local volunteers are helping security forces detect suspicious activities earlier and respond more effectively.”
