Troops under Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have allegedly detained three individuals suspected of acting as recruitment agents for the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in Banki, Borno State.
Zagazola Makama, a security-focused outlet covering the Lake Chad region, reported that the arrests took place on Saturday after actionable intelligence was provided by the district head of Banki.
Citing security officials, the report stated that intelligence personnel carried out a discreet operation that led to the arrest of the suspects as they were allegedly in the process of enlisting young people and facilitating their movement for terrorist training.
The suspects were named as Gajibo Kayama, 23, Tahiru Modu, 22, and Bulama Modu, 24.
According to the sources, they are believed to have been recruiting youths between the ages of 17 and 20 from Banki town on behalf of ISWAP fighters operating in Adamawa State.
The report further revealed that initial findings suggest the trio were formerly affiliated with ISWAP and had claimed to renounce the group about five years ago, but are now accused of returning to recruitment activities.
The suspects have since been transferred to a military intelligence unit for comprehensive questioning and further investigation.
