Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested six suspected collaborators of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) over allegations of financing the terrorist group through cattle trading in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspects were apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led operation by troops of the 5 Brigade in Damasak.

They were identified as Danlitti Muhammadu, 50; Bala Alhassan, 54; Zanna Sarki, 50; Musa Isyaku, 40; Abdulkadir Garba, 25; and Mustapha Muhammed, 24.

According to security sources, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly generated funds for Boko Haram/ISWAP by buying cattle and selling them at markets in Gubio, Damasak and Ajuwango. The proceeds were reportedly channelled to support the operations of the terrorist group.

Items recovered during the operation included a Volkswagen Golf II vehicle with registration number UMA 06 XA, its key, four mobile phones—two Infinix devices, one Samsung phone and one Itel phone—a quantity of cow meat, and N317,950 in cash.

The suspects are currently in military custody and are undergoing further interrogation to determine the extent of their alleged involvement and identify other members of the suspected terror-financing network.