By Sabiu Abdullahi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three women suspected of collaborating with ISWAP terrorists during an operation carried out in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post shared on X.
According to Makama, the arrest followed intelligence reports and intercepted communication that suggested plans to move a woman into a terrorist-controlled area.
He explained that troops of the 222 Battalion (Mechanised) conducted the operation at an Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Konduga, where the suspects were apprehended based on intelligence findings.
Makama stated that the women were suspected of assisting communication and movement between civilians and terrorist groups operating in the region.
He added that military authorities had placed the suspects in custody for further investigation and other necessary actions.
“The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt support networks and dismantle collaboration channels aiding terrorist activities in the North-East.
“Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of their involvement and possible connections to other elements within the network,” Makama said.