Troops arrest two suspected terrorists’ informants in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the general area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno. The suspects, identified as Musa Alhaji Isah, 28, and Akona Alhaji, 30, were apprehended at about 5:30 a.m. on March 23, 2026 by troops of 25 Brigade during routine operations. The suspects, both natives of Shiwari community in Damboa LGA, were intercepted following suspicious movements within a location described as Serial 7 general area, an outer deployment zone leading to the Timbuktu Triangle, a known terrorists enclave. According to a military source, preliminary findings suggest that the suspects may have been conducting reconnaissance for terrorist elements operating in the axis. Items recovered from them include two bicycles, one mobile phone, three daggers, a torchlight, a wristwatch, charms, and a cash sum of N6,900. The suspects are currently in the custody of the Military Intelligence Response unit for further investigation. The post Troops arrest two suspected terrorists informants in Borno appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.