Troops arrest wished ISWAP informant leaking navy secrets and techniques in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a wished suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, informant accused of leaking intelligence on navy deployments and troop actions in Borno State.

The suspect was arrested alongside the Chabbol-Magumeri axis in Magumeri Local Government Area of the state by troops of 212 Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF.

Counter-insurgency and safety skilled within the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a publish on X on Wednesday.

Security sources stated the suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 pm on October 25, 2026, by troops working from the Forward Operating Base, Chabbol.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect had been offering terrorists with intelligence on the deployment and actions of troops at FOB Chabbol, FOB Tungushe, FOB Gajigana and the 199 Special Forces Battalion.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to working for a terrorist commander recognized as Saleh Fulata, who reportedly resides in Saleri, Kareto.

The suspect additionally disclosed that Fulata allegedly possessed two gun vehicles and 10 bikes, which have been reportedly used for terrorist operations.

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