Repentant Terrorist Confesses to Ngoshe Attack as Troops Foil Plot on Adamawa Barracks
In a significant security breakthrough, troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactical), working alongside professional hunters, have arrested three suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted at approximately 1:15 a.m. on April 1, 2026, in the Angwan Rami general area, was based on credible human intelligence regarding terrorist activities in the region.
Arrests and Preliminary Findings
The troops apprehended three suspects identified as Ado John, aged 27; Umaru Yunusa, aged 22; and Alhaji Saleh Mamman Ibrahim, aged 44. Preliminary investigations have confirmed that all three individuals are members of terrorist elements operating in the area. A military source, speaking to security analyst Zagazola Makama, revealed that one of the suspects, Alhaji Saleh Mamman Ibrahim, had previously been documented as a repentant terrorist.
During interrogation, Alhaji Saleh Mamman Ibrahim allegedly confessed to participating in the attack on Ngoshe in Borno State. This attack, carried out by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters, resulted in the deaths of an unspecified number of civilians and soldiers, with more than 100 residents reported missing or abducted. The Ngoshe community, located in Gwoza Local Government Area, has been a focal point of terrorist violence in the North-East region.
Double Agent and Planned Barracks Attack
Further disclosures from the source indicate that the suspect admitted to acting as a double agent. He was allegedly planning an attack on the Mubi barracks with the intention of carting away weapons, a plot that was foiled by the timely intervention of the troops. This revelation underscores the ongoing threats posed by terrorist networks, even from individuals who had previously claimed to have renounced violence.
The suspects are currently in the custody of the 232 Battalion for further investigation and intelligence exploitation. The military source reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustain ongoing operations aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action in the North-East. This arrest highlights the persistent efforts to combat terrorism and enhance security in the region, despite the challenges posed by deceptive elements within terrorist groups.
