Operatives of the Military Intelligence Brigade (MIB) under Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Isa Janyu, 30, was tracked and arrested at about 7:20 p.m. on July 4 during a targeted intelligence-led operation at Kasuwan Shanu in Monguno town.
According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included a Tecno mobile phone, a knife, a comb, a mirror and ₦10,000 in cash.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is a native of Arianna Mai Massallachi Village in Kukawa Local Government Area. He allegedly specialised in identifying wealthy residents for ISWAP members to facilitate kidnapping-for-ransom operations.
The suspect is currently in the custody of the Headquarters, Sector 3 Military Intelligence Brigade, for further investigation and other necessary actions.
Military sources said the arrest was part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling terrorist support networks and disrupting the activities of informants who provide critical intelligence to insurgent groups in the North-East.
They added that although the general security situation across the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining a high level of operational readiness and sustained offensive pressure against terrorist elements.
