Two suspected ISWAP members arrested, admit participating in the abduction of school children and terrorist attack in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local hunters, have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

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Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that the suspects were apprehended at about 9:05 a.m. on June 1, 2026 in Garkida following credible intelligence.

The suspects were identified as Mallam Babangida Abubakar, 30, and Abdullahi Yusuf, 18.

Preliminary interrogation indicated that the suspects allegedly confessed to involvement in several terrorist activities within the North-East region.

Babangida Abubakar was said to have admitted participation in the abduction of school children in Mussa and the attack on Leho Village in Askira Local Government Area of Borno State.

Similarly, Abdullahi Yusuf reportedly confessed to taking part in an attack on Tellabala Village in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Security sources said the suspects are currently in custody of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion for further investigation.

“The suspects were picked up following credible intelligence and are assisting investigators with useful information,” the source said.