Troops arrest suspected terrorist near military position in Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade have arrested a suspected terrorist who was allegedly loitering near a military position in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The suspect was arrested at about 8:30 pm on September 18, 2026, by troops stationed at a blocking position in Taki.
Military sources told counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that preliminary interrogation showed that the suspect is a herder from Ndaakwu Village in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
The troops also recovered a mobile phone from the suspect. Initial examination of the device allegedly showed communications suspected to be connected to terrorist activities.
Items recovered from the suspect...