20-year-old suspected Boko Haram informant and ISWAP terrorist arrested in Borno

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
7 November 2026, 12:41 am

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, have arrested a 20-year-old suspected terrorist informant in Ngamdu city, Borno State.

Security sources instructed Zagazola Makama that the suspect, recognized as Mr Yuram Mustaphage, was arrested at about 11:30 a.m. on November 5, 2026, following credible intelligence.

The operation was performed by troops of 154 Task Force Battalion, 29 Task Force Brigade, underneath Sector 2, working alongside the Hybrid Force.

The suspect, who reportedly hails from Wasaram Kadauri village in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, was trailed and apprehended over alleged involvement in offering info and help to terrorist parts.

He is presently in navy custody for additional investigation and mandatory motion.

The arrest types a part of ongoing efforts by safety forces to dismantle terrorist intelligence and help networks, notably people suspected of offering info, facilitating actions and aiding insurgents working throughout the North-East.

In an analogous growth, troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a 35-year-old suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member in Mairari city, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspect, recognized as Bunu Mala Abacha, was apprehended at about 4:50 p.m. on November 4, 2026, by troops of CIB XIX deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari underneath Sector 3.

The suspect was reportedly arrested whereas travelling from the outskirts of Mairari city in direction of Monguno, on suspicion of being an ISWAP operative.

The arrest was performed by means of a joint effort involving navy personnel and CJTF members.

The suspect is presently in navy custody for additional investigation and mandatory motion.