Troops of the 196 Amphibious Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborator during a security operation in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The suspect was picked up on May 20 at about 8:00 a.m. during a routine stop-and-search exercise at a checkpoint operated by C Company, 7 Platoon.
According to security reports shared on X by analyst Zagazola Makama, the 50-year-old woman identified as Kellu Alhaji Abba was allegedly found transporting items believed to be supplies intended for suspected terrorists.
She was reportedly heading to deliver the items to her son, who is said to have links with terrorist activities in the Dumba area of Borno State.
Items recovered from her included ready-to-use supplementary food packs, hijabs, and a wristwatch.
Security sources said the suspect, who hails from Lawanti area of Baga town, is currently in military custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the extent of her involvement in suspected logistics support for the group.
Authorities noted that while the overall security situation in the region remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining an active operational presence.
