Nigerian troops have reportedly apprehended suspected cohort of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Kaduna.<\/p>\n
The suspect who was identified as Nasiru Mohammed, allegedly, provides secret shelter for the terrorists escaping from the north-east.<\/p>\n
The clandestine shelter, according to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, was used to protect the terrorists and enable them settle before they are moved to other camps in the north-west and central part of the country.<\/p>\n
The suspect was said to be working at the GSM wing of Kaduna central market.<\/p>\n
He was also allegedly supplying terrorists with logistics.<\/p>\n
A security source was quoted to have said Mohammed was arrested with the support of some residents in the north-east.<\/p>\n
The source also expressed concern over the activities of the locals who serve as informants to terrorists, and sabotaging the efforts of troops in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n
The suspect is said to have been handed over to the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna for further investigation.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Faruk Yahaya, chief of army staff, had commended the troops in all frontline operations for working to eliminate terrorists activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemain alert at all times. We can\u2019t afford to take the situation for granted. We are not relenting,\u201d he had said.<\/p>\n
Yahaya said the troops should focus on sourcing information that could help in capturing the terrorists, and that the \u201cperpetrators are not from the moon; they are here with us\u201d.
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