“Repentant” terrorist confesses to participating in Ngoshe attack as troops foil attack plan on Adamawa barracks

Troops of 232 Battalion (Tactical), in collaboration with professional hunters, have arrested three suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

A military source told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 1:15 a.m. on April 1, 2026 in Angwan Rami general area based on credible human intelligence on terrorist activities.

The troops apprehended three suspects identified as Ado John, 27; Umaru Yunusa, 22; and Alhaji Saleh Mamman Ibrahim, 44.

Preliminary investigation confirmed the suspects to be members of terrorist elements operating in the area.

One of the suspects, Alhaji Saleh Mamman Ibrahim, who was previously documented as a repentant terrorist, allegedly confessed to participating in the attack on Ngoshe in Borno State. 

It will be recalled that unspecified number of civilians and soldiers were killed when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters attacked Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. 

More than 100 residents were missing or abducted during the attack. 

The source further disclosed that the suspect also admitted to acting as a double agent and allegedly planning an attack on Mubi barracks with the intention of carting away weapons.

He said the suspects are currently in the custody of 232 Battalion for further investigation and intelligence exploitation.

He reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustain ongoing operations aimed at denying terrorists freedom of action in the North-East.