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Troops arrest suspected terrorist concerned in assaults on motorists alongside Monguno-Maiduguri freeway

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By Linda Ikeji

Troops arrest suspected terrorist involved in attacks on motorists along Monguno-Maiduguri highway

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation HADIN KAI in collaboration with Hybrid Forces, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected terrorist, Alhaji Bor, over alleged involvement in assaults and harassment of motorists alongside the Monguno–Maiduguri freeway in Borno State.

Security sources mentioned the suspect was arrested at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026 following sustained surveillance and monitoring operations at Kasuwan Shanu, Monguno city, Monguno Local Government Area.

The sources mentioned preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly amongst these terrorising motorists plying the Monguno–Maiduguri Main Supply Route (MSR), significantly round Gasarwa and Ali Gambori basic areas of Guzamala Local Government Area.

During the arrest, troops recovered one suspected terrorist jacket, kolanuts and the sum of N1,400 from the suspect.

The sources added that the suspect had reportedly confessed to involvement within the prison actions, though additional investigations had been ongoing to ascertain the extent of his involvement and determine different members of the community.

He stays in navy custody for additional investigation and mandatory motion.

Troops arrest suspected terrorist involved in attacks on motorists along Monguno-Maiduguri highway

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