A suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to troops of the 73 Battalion (Motorised) under Operation HADIN KAI in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested at approximately 6:47 p.m. on July 14, 2026, in the Cashew Plantation area during routine security operations.
Suspect confesses to ISWAP membership and attacks
According to the sources, during preliminary interrogation the suspect confessed that he was an ISWAP member from Warabe, Pulka, in Gwoza Local Government Area. He stated that he voluntarily approached the troops to surrender. The suspect further disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before making contact with the troops. He also allegedly admitted to participating in three separate attacks on Delwa alongside other members of the terrorist group.
Items recovered and ongoing investigations
Items recovered from the suspect included one bicycle, one cutlass, one bicycle repair solution, one bicycle pump, one spoon, and N6,500 in cash. Military sources confirmed that the suspect is in custody and is undergoing further investigation to obtain intelligence that could support ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The arrest is part of sustained efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to encourage the surrender of insurgents while dismantling terrorist networks operating across the North-East region.
