Troops arrest pregnant woman ‘conveying essentials to terrorists’ in Borno

Troops have arrested a pregnant woman allegedly transporting
essential items to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno state.

 

Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication, that the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Falmata Adamu, was
apprehended on July 13 as troops conducted routine checkpoint operations along
the Mandaragirau–Biu road.

“According to the sources, the woman was intercepted after
troops discovered items concealed in her civilian clothing during a search,”
Makama reported.

“The recovered items included 17 torchlights and 19 Tiger
batteries, which are suspected to have been destined for a terrorist enclave.

“The suspect was taken into custody, while preliminary
investigations are ongoing to determine the intended recipients of the items
and possible links to terrorist logistics networks.”

Makama said the arrest was part of Operation Hadin Kai’s
sustained efforts to cut off logistics channels supplying Boko Haram and ISWAP
fighters in the north-east.

The publication added that the security situation across the
theatre remains relatively calm.

Makama said troops have maintained heightened operational
readiness due to the unpredictable nature of the insurgency.

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