Troops Arrest Wanted ISWAP Informant Leaking Military Deployment Details in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 212 Battalion, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a wanted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) informant along the Chabb​​ol–Magumeri axis in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 p.m. on October 25, 2026, by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Chabb​​ol.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect had been supplying terrorists with intelligence on the deployment and movements of troops at FOB Chabb​​ol, FOB Tungushe, FOB Gajigana and the 199 Special Forces Battalion.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to working for a terrorist commander identified as Saleh Fulata, who is said to reside in Saleri, Kareto.

The suspect also reportedly disclosed that Fulata possessed two gun trucks and 10 motorcycles, which were allegedly used to support terrorist operations.

The arrested suspect remains in military custody as investigations continue and security authorities determine the next course of action.