By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Security operatives have arrested a wanted suspect alleged to have worked as an intelligence operative for Boko Haram in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State, as part of ongoing investigations into the recent attack on Cross Kauwa.
According to intelligence sources, the suspect, identified as Abulfatahi, was arrested on July 27 during an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged terrorist intelligence network operating in the area.The sources said two other suspected members of the network had earlier been arrested and transferred to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre (JIFC) for further investigation.
During preliminary interrogation, Abulfatahi allegedly admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander identified as Akilu, who security sources claim oversees the group’s activities in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
According to the sources, the suspect also allegedly confessed to collecting taxes on behalf of the commander and helping to identify individuals for abduction around Monguno.Investigators reportedly recovered two telephone numbers allegedly linked to the suspected commander from the suspect’s mobile phone. The information is being examined as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the network.
Security sources said investigations are continuing to identify other suspected collaborators, determine the full scope of the network’s activities, and support counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. They added that a comprehensive investigation report will be prepared after the inquiry is concluded.
