ARMY ARRESTS YOBE POLITICIAN OVER ALLEGED ISWAP LOGISTICS SUPPORT The Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested a Yobe-based politician, identified as Maisalati, over allegations of providing logistics support to terrorists and collaborating with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The arrest was reported by security analyst and counter-insurgency reporter Zagazola Makama, who said the politician was taken into military custody in connection with alleged activities linked to terrorism logistics and collaboration with the insurgent group. According to the report, the arrest forms part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies aimed at disrupting the networks that provide terrorists with supplies, information and other forms of support in the North-East. Security forces have increasingly focused on the wider support structures sustaining insurgent groups, including suspected financiers, logistics suppliers, informants and facilitators, in addition to direct military operations against fighters. The alleged involvement of a political figure, if established, could further underscore the complexity of the counter-insurgency campaign in the region, where security agencies have repeatedly warned against collaboration with terrorist organisations. However, the allegations against Maisalati have not been established by a court, and his arrest should not be interpreted as a declaration of guilt. The circumstances surrounding the arrest, including the specific evidence against him and the outcome of ongoing investigations, are expected to become clearer as the security agencies proceed with their inquiries. The Nigerian Army has continued to intensify intelligence-led operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP elements across the North-East, targeting both their operational fighters and networks believed to facilitate their activities. The development comes amid sustained efforts by the military and other security agencies to prevent terrorist groups from rebuilding their operational and logistical capabilities in the region.