Female Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Boko Haram Collaboration in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a suspected female Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborator at a security checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Kellu Abba, 50, was reportedly taken into custody around 8am on Wednesday.

According to security sources quoted by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the woman was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to a suspected terrorist.

The sources said Abba is a Kanuri woman living in the Lawanti area of Baga town.

Allegedly she was delivering supplies to her son, Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist in the general vicinity of Dumba.

“The sources said the suspect, a Kanuri woman resident in Lawanti area of Baga town, was intercepted while allegedly conveying supplies to her son, identified as Modu Mustapha, a suspected terrorist operating within the Dumba general area,” Makama said.

Reports said the suspect was also found in possession of four ready-to-use supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch.

The report added: “Sources said that four ready-to-eat supplementary food packs, two hijabs and one wristwatch were recovered from the suspect.

The suspect is reported to be held by the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further questioning.

The publication said the suspect is now in custody of the 196 Amphibious Battalion for further investigation and necessary action.

The report also said the security situation throughout the theatre was calm but unpredictable. It also said troops continued to enjoy satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency.