Troops Arrest 35-Year-Old Suspected ISWAP Terrorist in Mairari, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a 35-year-old suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member in Mairari town, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Bunu Mala Abacha, was apprehended at about 4:50 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2026, by troops of CIB XIX deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari under Sector 3.
The suspect was reportedly arrested while travelling from the outskirts of Mairari town towards Monguno, on suspicion of being an ISWAP operative.
The arrest was conducted through a joint effort involving military personnel and CJTF members.
The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest underscores continued collaboration between military troops and local security volunteers in identifying and apprehending suspected insurgents operating within communities in the North-East.
