Troops arrest six suspected ISWAP collaborators, recover logistics items as commander’s family surrenders
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intensified ongoing counter-terrorism operations, leading to the arrest of six suspected ISWAP collaborators, the surrender of the wife and son of a senior ISWAP finance commander, and the recovery of logistics items during separate operations in Borno State.
The military said troops of the 5 Brigade, on 27th July, 2026, arrested six suspected collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damasak following intelligence-led operations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly generated funds for the terrorist group through the procurement and sale of cattle at designated markets in Gubio, Damasak and Ajuwango.
Items recovered from the suspects include a Volkswagen Golf vehicle, vehicle keys, four mobile phones of different brands, cow meat and N317,950 in cash. The suspects are currently in military custody while investigations continue.
In a related development, the wife of a senior ISWAP finance operative and her 11-year-old son surrendered to troops of the 3 Battalion through Kusuma Village on 29th July, 2026.
According to the military, preliminary findings indicate that her husband, who reportedly served as ISWAP's Chief Finance Officer in Jubillaram and surrendered on 25th July, 2026, instructed his wife and son to surrender after his escape from the terrorist enclave.
Both individuals have been screened and are undergoing further profiling in line with established procedures.
Meanwhile, troops of the 145 Battalion, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a clearance operation in Turoh. The terrorists reportedly fled on sighting the advancing troops, abandoning two motorcycles and large quantities of illicit hard drugs, which were subsequently recovered by the soldiers.
Operation HADIN KAI said it would continue to intensify intelligence-driven and offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist logistics and financial networks while encouraging willing terrorist members and their families to surrender.
The military also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace, security and stability across the North-East.
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