Troops Dismantle Terrorist Camps in Sambisa, Arrest 3 ISWAP Collaborators in IDPs Camp
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified counterterrorism operations in Borno State, destroying terrorist camps in the Sambisa Forest and arresting three suspected female collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in separate operations aimed at dismantling insurgent networks in the North-East.
Military sources disclosed that troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison, working in collaboration with hybrid forces and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), conducted an offensive operation in the Sambisa Forest axis of Gwoza Local Government Area on June 19.
The operation targeted known terrorist hideouts within the forest. During the mission, troops made contact with suspected ISWAP fighters around Disa and Balangaje villages. The insurgents reportedly fled upon sighting the advancing security forces.
Following the encounter, troops destroyed several terrorist camps and logistical support structures believed to have been used by the insurgents for shelter, planning and coordination of operations.
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Military authorities described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to deny terrorist groups freedom of movement and dismantle their operational infrastructure across the Sambisa Forest.
In a related development, troops of the 222 Battalion (Mechanised) arrested three suspected female ISWAP collaborators during an intelligence-led operation at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Konduga Local Government Area.
The arrests, which took place on the night of June 18, followed communication intercepts indicating plans to move a woman to a terrorist enclave. Acting on the intelligence, troops conducted a targeted operation within the camp and apprehended the suspects.
According to military sources, preliminary findings suggest that the women may have been involved in facilitating communication and movement between civilians and terrorist elements operating in the region.
The suspects are currently in military custody and undergoing further investigation to determine the extent of their involvement and any links to broader insurgent support networks.
Military authorities said the twin operations underscore ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt terrorist logistics, dismantle support structures and neutralise collaboration channels sustaining insurgent activities across the North-East.
No casualty was recorded among troops during the Sambisa operation, while clearance and follow-up operations remain ongoing in the affected areas.
By PRNigeria
