Troops Arrest 14 Suspected ISWAP Collaborators, Smugglers Along Illegal Route in Yobe

By TGNews Reporter

Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade have arrested 14 suspected terrorists’ collaborators and smugglers during an operation along an illegal route in Kanama, Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.

The suspects were reportedly intercepted at about 5:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Kanama.

According to security sources, the troops acted on intelligence about suspicious movements along an illegal route close to the military base.

The suspects were reportedly travelling in five vehicles when they were stopped by the troops.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the individuals were allegedly involved in smuggling activities and were suspected of collaborating with terrorist elements operating in the region.

Items recovered during the operation included a large quantity of fish, 19 mobile phones, nine Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one power bank and ₦129,250 in cash.

The suspects and recovered items were said to have remained in military custody as investigations continue.

The latest arrests form part of ongoing security operations aimed at monitoring suspicious movements, disrupting illicit activities and preventing the movement of logistics and other forms of support to terrorist groups in the North-East.

Security authorities are expected to establish the identities, roles and possible links of the suspects through further investigation.