Troops Arrest Sudanese Terrorist Fighter, Ghanaian Illegal Immigrant in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected Sudanese foreign terrorist fighter and a woman claiming to be an illegal immigrant from Ghana during an intelligence-led security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The arrests were made by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion under Sector 4 of Operation HADIN KAI at about 11:48 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2026, in Lassa, Dille General Area, as part of sustained counter-terrorism operations across the North East.
According to the military, one of the suspects, Musa Fashir, a 32-year-old Sudanese national, is believed to be a foreign terrorist fighter and collaborator. Preliminary intelligence indicates that he has established links with terrorist elements operating in the region, raising concerns over attempts by foreign actors to support insurgency activities in the North East.
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Troops also apprehended Mary Florence, 36, who claimed to be an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Ghana. Military authorities said the circumstances surrounding her presence in the area, as well as the authenticity of her claims, are currently under investigation.
Both suspects are being held in military custody, where they are undergoing profiling and interrogation to verify their identities, establish the extent of their activities, and determine any possible connections to terrorist organisations or transnational criminal networks.
Operation HADIN KAI said the arrests underscore the effectiveness of its intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of troops in preventing terrorists and their collaborators from operating freely within the theatre.
The military noted that the operation reflects its commitment to disrupting terrorist logistics, financing and support networks, while preventing the infiltration of foreign fighters into Nigeria’s North East.
Reaffirming its resolve to restore lasting peace and security in the region, Operation HADIN KAI urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information capable of aiding ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
By PRNigeria
