Troops arrest suspected terrorist involved in attacks on motorists along Monguno–Maiduguri highway
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Hybrid Forces, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected terrorist, Alhaji Bor, over alleged involvement in attacks and harassment of motorists along the Monguno–Maiduguri highway in Borno State.
Security sources said the suspect was arrested at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, following sustained surveillance and tracking operations at Kasuwan Shanu, Monguno town, Monguno Local Government Area.
The sources said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly among those terrorising motorists plying the Monguno–Maiduguri Main Supply Route (MSR), particularly around Gasarwa and Ali Gambori general areas of Guzamala Local Government Area.
During the arrest, troops recovered one suspected terrorist jacket, kolanuts and the sum of N1,400 from the suspect.
The sources added that the suspect had reportedly confessed to involvement in the criminal activities, although further investigations were ongoing to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the network.
He remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations to dismantle criminal networks, protect commuters and restore safe movement along major highways in the North-East.
