Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a 50-year-old woman suspected of collaborating with Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during a routine security operation in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The arrest took place at a military checkpoint on Wednesday morning as part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the Lake Chad region.
Woman Allegedly Linked to Suspected Insurgent Son
The suspect, identified as Kellu Abba, was reportedly intercepted while transporting items believed to be intended for a suspected terrorist. According to security sources cited by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency platform focused on the region, she was allegedly on her way to deliver supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, who is said to be operating in the Dumba general area.
“The sources said the suspect, a Kanuri woman residing in Lawanti area of Baga town, was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist operating within the Dumba general area,” Makama reported.
Items Recovered During Arrest
Security personnel reportedly found several items in her possession at the time of arrest. “According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included four ready-to-use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch,” the report stated.
The arrested woman is currently being held by the 196 Amphibious Battalion, where she is expected to undergo further interrogation and investigation. “The military said the suspect was currently in the custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and necessary action,” the publication added.
Security Operations Continue in Lake Chad Region
Security sources noted that while the theatre of operations remains relatively calm, the situation is still unpredictable as troops maintain sustained pressure on insurgent elements. They added that morale among deployed forces remains high as operations against terrorist networks continue across the region.
This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges in combating insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, where military operations persist in targeting both combatants and support networks. The interception of supplies highlights the critical role of logistics in sustaining terrorist activities and the importance of disrupting such channels.
