Three Suspected ISWAP Recruiters Arrested in Borno
Three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents have been arrested in Banki town, Borno State, by troops of Operation Hadin Kai.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Jan. 17 following a tip-off from the Banki District Head.
Intelligence operatives reportedly carried out a covert operation in Banki, intercepting the suspects as they attempted to recruit and transport youths for terrorist training.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Gajibo Kayama, 23; Tahiru Modu, 22; and Bulama Modu, 24.
They are suspected of targeting youths aged 17 to 20 from Banki for ISWAP activities in Adamawa State.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were former ISWAP members who had reportedly repented about five years ago but are now allegedly resuming recruitment efforts.
The suspects have been handed over to the Military Intelligence Regiment for further interrogation and action.
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