Troops Disrupt Terror Cells, Arrest Suspects, Seize Weapons in North-East Offensive
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained a series of coordinated operations across the theatre, resulting in the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices.
In Yobe State, troops deployed at Ngamdu apprehended two suspected terrorists, identified as Haruna Adamu, 32, and Ibrahim Adamu, 20, during operational activities within the town. Preliminary findings indicate that the suspects had fled from Zamfara State into Yobe. Items recovered from them include mobile phones, a power bank, an identification card, suspected illicit substances, charms, and other personal belongings. The suspects 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, who had been on a watchlist, was found with a sum of cash, a mobile phone, identification cards, charms, a knife, and a notebook containing phone numbers of suspected terrorist contacts. He is currently undergoing detailed interrogation. Military sources described the arrest as a significant blow to the intelligence network of terrorist elements operating in the area.
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Similarly, troops conducting a night operation around the Mubi general area of Adamawa State arrested five suspected drug peddlers. Items recovered from the suspects include ammunition and other materials. They remain in custody pending further investigation.
In a separate operation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, troops, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), responded to a distress call on a kidnapping incident. The joint team successfully rescued two victims, identified as Barnabas Apagu, 12, and Ruth Apagu, 10. Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of other abducted persons.
Meanwhile, troops deployed in Kukareta area of Yobe State recovered a hand grenade believed to have been abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The device was safely secured in accordance with standard procedures.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism, urging them to maintain the current operational momentum. It also reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing offensive operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities, safeguarding lives and property, and restoring lasting peace and economic stability in the North-East.
The military further called on members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to enhance ongoing operations.
By PRNigeria
