Troops Nab Terror Suspects, Recover Explosives in North-East Operations

Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh operational gains with the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped victims, and recovery of explosive devices across the North-East theatre.

According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops, operating under the Joint Task Force (North East), intensified coordinated operations leading to multiple breakthroughs in Yobe State and Adamawa State.

In one of the operations at Ngamdu, troops apprehended two suspected terrorists, identified as Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim Adamu (20), who reportedly fled from Zamfara State into Yobe. Recovered items from the suspects include mobile phones, a power bank, identification cards, suspected illicit substances, charms, and other personal belongings. They have been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation.

In a related development, troops of the 254 Battalion under Sector 2 arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant, Ali Muhammad (30), at Ngamdu Market. The suspect, said to have been on a watchlist, was found with cash, a mobile phone, charms, a knife, and a notebook containing contacts of suspected террорист elements. Military authorities described the arrest as a major disruption to the intelligence network of insurgents in the area.

Similarly, troops conducting a night operation around Mubi general area of Adamawa State arrested five suspected drug peddlers, who were found in possession of various items, including ammunition. The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation.

In another operation, troops deployed in Madagali, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, responded to a kidnapping incident and successfully rescued two children, Barnabas Apagu (12) and Ruth Apagu (10). Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of other victims still in captivity.

Additionally, troops operating in Kukareta area of Yobe State recovered a hand grenade suspected to have been abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The explosive device was safely secured in line with standard procedures.

The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them to sustain the momentum, while reaffirming its commitment to ongoing offensive operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities, protecting lives and property, and restoring peace and economic stability in the region.

Residents were also encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counterinsurgency efforts.