By Saminu Ibrahim
(SINL NIGERIA) Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded fresh operational successes across the theatre, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices.
In a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters OPHK, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the troops, while conducting operations in Ngamdu town, Yobe State, apprehended two suspected terrorists identified as Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim Adamu (20).
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects fled from Zamfara State into Yobe.
“Items recovered from them include a smartphone, keypad phone, power bank, identification card, suspected illicit substances, charms, and other personal effects.
“The suspects have since been handed over to appropriate 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 unit’s watchlist, was found with a sum of cash, a mobile phone, a wallet containing identification cards, charms, a knife, and an exercise book containing phone numbers of suspected terrorist contacts.
He is currently undergoing further interrogation.
The military described the arrest as a significant blow to the intelligence network of terrorist elements operating in the area.
Meanwhile, troops operating around the Mubi general area of Adamawa State arrested five suspected drug peddlers during a night operation. The suspects were found in possession of various items, including ammunition, and are currently in custody.
In another operation, troops deployed in Madagali Local Government Area, 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), while efforts are ongoing to secure the release of other abducted persons.
Additionally, troops deployed in Kukareta, 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 sacrifices, urging them to sustain the operational momentum. It also reassured the public of its commitment to intensifying offensive operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities, protecting 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 timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing operations.
