Troops Nab Suspected Foreign Spy in Borno Operation
Troops of the 68 Battalion, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected foreign national believed to be involved in intelligence gathering during an exploitation operation in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:22 p.m. on July 13 in Mallam Fatori during intensified clearance and exploitation operations launched after troops successfully repelled a terrorist infiltration attempt on the 19 Brigade position at Cross Kauwa on July 11.
According to the sources, the suspect, identified as Abubakar Mohammed Zen, claimed to be a citizen of the Republic of Niger and told investigators that he had travelled from Duguri in Abadam Local Government Area.
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Items recovered from the suspect included a mobile phone, several Airtel recharge cards, a horse and ₦500 in cash.
Military authorities said the suspect remains in custody and is undergoing further interrogation to establish his true identity, trace his movements and determine any possible links to terrorist groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin.
The arrest is part of ongoing exploitation operations by Operation HADIN KAI aimed at identifying suspected terrorist collaborators, intelligence operatives and members of logistics and support networks in the aftermath of the failed terrorist infiltration of military positions in the area.
Authorities said investigations are continuing to ascertain the suspect’s role and any potential security implications arising from his activities.
By PRNigeria
