By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Intelligence operatives have arrested no fewer than four informants suspected to be leaking information to terrorists about the movement of troops in Abuja and its environs.
Sources who pleaded anonymity named walkie-talkies, revolver, knives, amulets, and old chinese made phones, that do not use data as some of the high tech equipment recovered from the suspects.
It said discreet investigations are ongoing to unravel their leaders and sponsors..
Our correspondent was informed that the activities of the informants working with terrorists were responsible for the recent increase in attacks around the vicinity of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, including the attack on the Kuje correctional facility in which hundreds of suspects, including terrorists were freed.
The source said a joint security task force set up in the aftermath of the various terrorists attacks to ward off criminal elements after the attack on Kuje Prison attack, has so far killed more than 70 armed criminals, including some escapee and dangerous Kuje prison terrorists.
It added that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) is coordinating a discreet intelligence operation that is providing new clues and traces of groups behind recent attacks on security personnel and formations.
The arrested suspects are currently undergoing interrogation to ascertain if they are working for terrorist groups or armed bandits or other elements with ulterior motives.
