- Troops Arrest Female Boko Haram Suspect In Borno
- Suspect was reportedly conveying supplies to her son in Dumba area.
- Military recovered food packs, hijabs and wristwatch during the interception.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected female Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborator at a security checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The suspect, identified as 50 year old Kellu Abba, was reportedly arrested around 8am on Wednesday while attempting to move supplies to a suspected terrorist.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to security sources quoted by counter insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, the suspect was intercepted during a routine security check in the area.
The sources disclosed that Abba, a Kanuri woman residing in the Lawanti area of Baga town, was allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, who is suspected to be operating with terrorists within the Dumba general area.
“The sources said the suspect, a Kanuri woman residing in Lawanti area of Baga town, was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist operating within the Dumba general area,” the report stated.
Items reportedly recovered from the suspect included four ready to use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch.
“According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included four ready-to-use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch,” the publication added.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The military said the suspect was currently in the custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and necessary action,” the report said.
The publication further noted that the security situation across the theatre of operation remained calm but unpredictable, adding that troops continued to maintain satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency in ongoing counter insurgency operations.
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