Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected foreign operative believed to have links to the Islamic State, ISIS.

The suspected ISIS operatives was arrested during intensified operations following a failed attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on Cross Kauwa in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security analyst covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, troops repelled a coordinated attack on Cross Kauwa before launching exploitation operations along the withdrawal routes used by the fleeing insurgents.

Makama reported that during the follow-up operations, troops recovered additional operational materials allegedly abandoned by the attackers, including high-frequency hand-held radios and other communication equipment believed to have been used by the group.

“Among the items recovered were high-frequency hand-held radios (HHR), communication equipment considered crucial to the command and control structure of the terrorist group,” the report stated.

The report added that intelligence obtained from the recovered items led troops to extend operations into the Lake Chad Islands axis and Abadam Local Government Area, where a fleeing suspect believed to be an Arab of Moroccan origin with suspected links to ISIS was apprehended.

Makama further reported that military sources said the suspect had earlier been identified during a forensic review of video footage recovered from a camcorder allegedly belonging to a terrorist cameraman who was neutralised during the failed Cross Kauwa attack.

“The camcorder, according to the sources, belonged to a terrorist cameraman who was killed during the failed assault on Cross Kauwa,” the report stated.

The report said the suspect was evacuated by a Nigerian Air Force helicopter to a secure military facility, where he is undergoing interrogation as security agencies investigate his alleged role within the terrorist organisation, his reported links to ISIS and possible involvement in operational planning, training, communications and media activities.

Troops of the 12 Brigade and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested four people suspected to be collaborating with terrorist groups in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The operation was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.

According to the post, the suspects were arrested during a joint operation carried out by troops stationed at the Kabba Patrol Base and DSS operatives.

Makama said the operation took place at about 12:11 p.m. on Monday at Light Hotel along the Odumo-Kabba Road following credible intelligence linking the suspects to activities connected with terrorist elements.

“The four suspects were arrested without incident and have since been handed over to the DSS for further investigation and possible prosecution,” Makama added.

According to the report, the operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to dismantle terrorist support networks and improve security across Kogi State and neighbouring areas.

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man, Abdullahi Adamu, following allegations that he was assaulted by police operatives during interrogation in Misau Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the Command has become aware of reports circulating on social media, alleging that officers attached to a police outpost under the Misau Division assaulted the victim while questioning him over a case under investigation.

According to the statement, Abdullahi Adamu, a resident of Sebore Village in Hardawa District, was initially admitted to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Misau, before being referred to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he died while receiving treatment on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, said the Command views issues of professionalism, respect for human rights, and due process with utmost seriousness.

“The Command takes issues of professionalism, respect for human rights, and due process very seriously,” the commissioner said.

He added that he had ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The Command is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that appropriate disciplinary and legal actions will be taken against any personnel found culpable in accordance with the provisions of the law,” Aliyu stated.

The police commissioner also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of his soul.

The Command appealed to members of the public with useful information that could assist the investigation to come forward.