Troops of the 29 Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected recruiter for Boko Haram in Borno State.
First Daily correspondent learnt that the arrest took place in Benesheikh on Tuesday morning during a coordinated operation involving both military personnel and local security volunteers.
It was gathered that the suspect was identified through credible intelligence provided by an informant, which linked him to activities involving the recruitment of individuals into terrorist ranks.
The military said the operation was carefully planned following surveillance and intelligence gathering, leading to the successful apprehension of the suspect without incident.
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Security officials also confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover the extent of his activities, as well as identify potential collaborators and members of his network.
The arrest marks another development in ongoing counterinsurgency efforts in the North-East, where security forces continue to target recruitment pipelines and logistical support structures of terrorist groups.