Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram collaborators smuggling provides in Borno

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
9 November 2026, 7:12 pm

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators whereas allegedly making an attempt to smuggle meals and different important provides to suspected terrorists in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspects, recognized as Yunusa Ibrahim, 25, and Yahaya Abubakar, 40, have been arrested at about 8:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026, by troops of 130 Battalion, 403 Amphibious Brigade, Sector 3, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

The suspects have been apprehended at Kwatan Turare Gate in Doron Baga whereas allegedly making an attempt to smuggle the objects to suspected terrorists.

During preliminary investigation, the suspects reportedly claimed they have been conveying the provides on behalf of 1 Mahamuda, who allegedly paid them ₦14,000 to facilitate the motion of the objects.

The recovered objects included 200 items of bitter kola, 4 packs of seasoning cubes, seven mudus of sugar, three pairs of trousers, one T-shirt, three pairs of slippers, two mudus of floor corn, three mudus of tea leaves and one head hotter.

The suspects and recovered objects stay in army custody for additional investigation and needed motion.