A man suspected of working with ISWAP and Boko Haram has been arrested inside an internally displaced persons camp in Borno State. Authorities say he was attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza, a town in the state's rugged border region.
The arrest points to a troubling pattern: IDP camps, meant to shelter civilians fleeing violence, being used as cover by those with ties to armed groups. For the thousands of genuine displaced people living in these spaces, that reality carries a particular weight.
Security operations in Borno continue, and this case is a reminder that the threat in the northeast remains active and close to home. Watch this space as more details emerge.
Originally published by Premium Times.