Security forces apprehend alleged Islamic State affiliate informant in connection with plot to strike northeastern Nigeria army outpost

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, over an alleged plot to attack two military formations in Borno State.

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The suspect, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, was arrested by troops of the 212 Battalion at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Chabbol, following intelligence reports of a planned terrorist attack.

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Quoting military sources, Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, reported that Shuaibu was apprehended during a routine perimeter patrol conducted about 500 metres from the anti-vehicle ditch protecting the base.

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According to the publication, the arrest followed what the military described as credible human intelligence indicating an imminent attack.

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Preliminary investigations reportedly linked the suspect to a planned assault on the 199 Special Forces Battalion, also known as Mosquito Camp, and the Forward Operating Base in Chabbol.

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Military sources said the suspect admitted during interrogation that an attack had been planned and claimed the terrorists intended to proceed with the operation regardless of his arrest.

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The military said the arrest enabled troops to reinforce security around the targeted formations and strengthen defensive measures against any attempted attack.

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The suspect has since been handed over to the 7 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation.
The arrest is part of ongoing intelligence-led operations by Operation Hadin Kai aimed at disrupting terrorist activities, dismantling insurgent networks, and enhancing the security of military formations across the North-East.

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