3 ISWAP recruiters arrested in Banki while mobilizing youths for training
Troops from Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recruitment agents in Banki town, Borno State, after they were caught attempting to recruit and transport youths for terrorist training. The arrests, made on Jan. 17, followed a tip-off from the Banki District Head, sources told Zagazola Makama.
Intelligence operatives were deployed to Banki on a covert mission and apprehended the suspects while they were allegedly recruiting young men aged 17 to 20 and preparing to move them to Adamawa State for ISWAP training. The suspects identified as Gajibo Kayama, 23; Tahiru Modu, 22; and Bulama Modu, 24, are believed to be former ISWAP members who claimed to have repented about five years ago but have reportedly returned to recruitment activities.
They have been handed over to the Military Intelligence Regiment for detailed interrogation and further action.