Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram collaborators smuggling supplies in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorist collaborators while allegedly attempting to smuggle food and other essential supplies to suspected terrorists in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspects, identified as Yunusa Ibrahim, 25, and Yahaya Abubakar, 40, were arrested at about 8:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026, by troops of 130 Battalion, 403 Amphibious Brigade, Sector 3, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

The suspects were apprehended at Kwatan Turare Gate in Doron Baga while allegedly attempting to smuggle the items to suspected terrorists.

During preliminary investigation, the suspects reportedly claimed they were conveying the supplies on behalf of one Mahamuda, who allegedly paid them ₦14,000 to facilitate the movement of the items.

The recovered items included 200 pieces of bitter kola, four packs of seasoning cubes, seven mudus of sugar, three pairs of trousers, one T-shirt, three pairs of slippers, two mudus of ground corn, three mudus of tea leaves and one head warmer.

The suspects and recovered items remain in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.