By Bavoriat Dabo
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded significant operational gains, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices across the theatre of operations.
In a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops deployed at Ngamdu in Yobe State apprehended two suspected terrorists, Haruna Adamu, 32, and Ibrahim Adamu, 20, during operations in the area.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects fled from Zamfara State into Yobe State. Items recovered from them include 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 254 Battalion under Sector 2 arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP informant, Ali Muhammad, 30, at Ngamdu Market. The suspect, who had been on the watchlist of security agencies, was found with a sum of cash, a mobile phone, identification cards, charms, a knife, and a notebook containing contacts of suspected terrorist elements.
He has been transferred to Sector 2 Headquarters for further interrogation, with authorities describing 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 further investigation.
In another operation, troops deployed in Madagali Local Government Area, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, responded to a kidnapping incident and successfully rescued two victims, Barnabas Apagu, 12, and Ruth Apagu, 10. Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of other abducted persons still in captivity.
Additionally, troops operating in 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 has commended the troops for their resilience and professionalism, urging them to sustain the momentum of ongoing operations. It also reassured the public of its commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting lives and property, and restoring peace and economic stability in the North-East.
Citizens were further encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
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