Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded a series of operational gains across the theatre, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices during coordinated offensives.
In one of the operations, troops deployed at Ngamdu in Yobe State apprehended two suspected terrorists, Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim Adamu (20), during engagements within the town. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had fled from Zamfara State into Yobe. Items recovered from them included mobile phones, a power bank, an identification card, suspected illicit substances, charms, and other personal effects. The suspects have been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation.
In a related development, troops of the 254 Battalion under Headquarters Sector 2 arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant, Ali Muhammad (30), at Ngamdu Market. The suspect, who had been on the military’s 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 has since been transferred to Sector 2 Headquarters for detailed interrogation. Military sources described the arrest as a significant disruption to terrorist intelligence networks in the area.
Meanwhile, troops operating around the Mubi general area of Adamawa State conducted a night operation that led to the arrest of five suspected drug peddlers. The suspects were found in possession of various items, including ammunition, and are currently in custody undergoing investigation.
In another operation, troops deployed in Madagali Local Government Area, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), responded to a distress call on a kidnapping incident. The joint team successfully rescued two victims, Barnabas Apagu (12) and Ruth Apagu (10), while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of other abducted persons.
Additionally, troops operating in the Kukareta area of Yobe State recovered a hand grenade believed to have been abandoned by fleeing terrorists. The explosive device was safely secured in accordance with standard procedures.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience, urging them to sustain the momentum of ongoing operations. It also reassured the public of its commitment to degrading terrorist capabilities, safeguarding lives and property, and restoring lasting peace and economic stability across the North-East.
Residents were further encouraged to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing military operations.
