The system will not spare any uniformed personnel found collaborating with enemies of the state. The fight against insurgency must be backed by absolute loyalty and trust
Two soldiers attached to the 135 Special Forces Battalion are under investigation for allegedly collaborating with ISWAP terrorists, compromising national security in Yobe State.
Intercepted and analyzed telephone conversations revealed links to the May 9 kidnapping of commuters along the Gashua-Azare highway.
According to credible sources, the soldiers allegedly leaked information about their patrol team’s movements along the Buratai-Kamuya-Azare-Gashua axis.
This information allegedly enabled ISWAP fighters to plan an ambush, which was briefly successful before troops launched a counter-attack, dispersing the terrorists.
Despite the ambush, troops from the same battalion conducted a swift rescue mission, freeing four abducted civilians and recovering weapons and equipment. Security analyst Zagazola Makama stated that the betrayal likely facilitated the ambush, which was ultimately foiled.
The military authorities have launched a full-scale internal investigation. The two soldiers are in custody, with their identities withheld pending further findings. Makama emphasized the need for tighter intelligence monitoring within the ranks to prevent future breaches.
A top security official stated that uniformed personnel collaborating with state enemies will face consequences. “The system will not spare any uniformed personnel found collaborating with enemies of the state. The fight against insurgency must be backed by absolute loyalty and trust.”
The investigation aims to determine the extent of the soldiers’ involvement and prevent future security breaches.