ISWAP terrorists kidnap mobile police officer, Felix Lucius in Borno

Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists have reportedly abducted a mobile police officer travelling in a commercial vehicle along the Damasak–Maiduguri road in northern Borno.

Popular security expert, Zagazola Makama disclosed the abduction in an update posted on his official X handle on Tuesday.

He said the incident occurred on Monday morning near Kareto, a community close to the Nigeria–Niger border when the daredevil terrorists launched an attack on some passengers en route to Maiduguri.

Zagazola identified the abducted officer as ASP Felix Lucius of the 73 Police Mobile Force, PMF.

Quoting reliable sources, Zagazola said the terrorists emerged from the bush, blocked the roadway and forced the passengers out of the vehicle before identifying and whisking away the officer.

Following the incident, troops of Operation HADIN KAI, launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation to track the kidnappers and rescue the officer unhurt.

Kareto, located between Damasak and Gubio, has been a frequent flashpoint for ISWAP activities due to its strategic location and proximity to international escape corridors.