The Digest:
Two suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been arrested in Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital. The suspects, Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, were apprehended by State Security Service (SSS) operatives in Apapa, signaling potential attempts by the militant group to establish a presence far beyond its traditional northeastern stronghold.
Key Points:
- Two suspected ISWAP terrorists, Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, were arrested in Apapa, Lagos, on Sunday.
- They were apprehended by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) around 8:45 am.
- Intelligence suggests the suspects fled from the conflict-ravaged North-East to Lagos.
- The SSS media unit has not officially confirmed the arrests, in line with a new covert media policy.
- Their specific mission in Lagos remains unclear, with no confirmed evidence of an imminent attack.
- Security experts warn that ISWAP has been actively seeking to expand its operational territory.
- The NSA recently reported over 13,500 insurgents killed and 124,000 surrendered in two years.
Sources: Premium Times
