Someone We Trusted Sold Us Out. He Led The Insurgents To Our Camp. His Name Is Sharu- Source

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Fresh fears have emerged over internal sabotage following Monday’s deadly Boko Haram raid on a military outpost in Marte, Borno State. The attack, which caught troops off guard, has reignited questions about infiltration and compromised loyalty within security networks.

According to The PUNCH, suspected insurgents struck around 3:00 a.m., targeting the 153 Task Force Battalion’s forward base. In the chaos, five soldiers lost their lives, weapons were seized, and military vehicles along with recently issued motorbikes were taken. Daily Trust reports that the strike left the base in turmoil, with some personnel reportedly deserting their stations and fleeing to their hometowns.

As the Nigerian Army scrambles to restore order and morale, troubling details are surfacing. Sources within the military suggest the attack may have been made possible by an insider's betrayal. Allegedly, a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) – a community-based group created to support anti-insurgency operations – played a key role in facilitating the ambush. One insider said, “He was very close to our adjutant. We never suspected him,” pointing to a breach of trust from within.

The individual accused, identified as Sharu, has left a trail of distrust in his wake. “A civilian Joint Task Force member, someone we trusted, sold us out. He led the insurgents to our camp. His name is Sharu. He was close to our adjutant and considered part of the team,” a military source disclosed.