Troops Neutralise Suspected Terrorist , Arrest Drug Peddler in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised a suspected terrorist scout and arrested a suspected drug peddler in separate operations conducted in Borno State as part of ongoing efforts to combat insurgency and criminal activities in the North-East.
Military sources disclosed that the first operation took place at about 10:15 p.m. on June 6 in Konduga Local Government Area, where troops of the 73 Battalion carried out an ambush operation following intelligence reports on the movement and possible concentration of suspected terrorists around Malari village.
According to the sources, troops were deployed to the area and laid an ambush after receiving information indicating insurgent activity within the vicinity. During the operation, soldiers reportedly observed an individual suspected to be conducting reconnaissance approaching from the direction of Malari village.
The suspect was challenged and ordered to stop but allegedly continued advancing towards the troops’ position. He was subsequently engaged and neutralised by the troops.
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Military authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts aimed at preventing attacks on military formations and communities across the North-East. Troops have remained on heightened alert while sustaining surveillance and offensive operations to deny insurgents freedom of movement.
In a separate operation on the same day, troops of the 145 Battalion arrested a suspected drug peddler during a checkpoint operation in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area.
The suspect was apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. following a search that led to the recovery of three packs of tramadol tablets, 28 tablets of another suspected controlled substance and 54 wraps of suspected cannabis.
Other items recovered from the suspect included a knife, four rings, a mobile phone, a wristwatch and N800 in cash.
The sources said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb the circulation of illicit drugs and other substances believed to contribute to criminality and insecurity in the region.
The suspect remains in military custody pending further investigation and possible handover to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.
Security agencies have continued to intensify surveillance, enforcement and counter-insurgency operations across the North-East as part of broader measures to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt drug trafficking activities and enhance security in the region.
By PRNigeria
