Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have apprehended a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator who was attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, Borno State. The arrest took place on Friday at the Government Secondary School (GSS) within the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Gwoza Town, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
Suspect's Mission
The report indicated that the suspect was allegedly working with terrorists operating around the Mandara Mountains. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect was on a mission to persuade Hybrid Forces personnel to defect and join their former colleagues in terrorist camps. The plan was designed to lure the personnel into an ambush where they would be killed and their weapons seized.
According to the report, the suspect had earlier held discussions with a Boko Haram commander operating around the mountainous area before his arrest. Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza are currently holding the suspect while further investigations continue.
Military Response
Military authorities stated that the arrest underscored the continued efforts by troops to dismantle terrorist support networks and prevent infiltration of local security structures in the North-East. The operation highlights the vigilance of security forces in countering threats from insurgent groups.
