Troops Kill Terrorists, Arrest Suspects in North-East
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have sustained intensified counter-terrorism operations across Nigeria’s North-East, neutralising suspected insurgents, arresting collaborators, and recording the surrender of a suspected fighter.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Joint Task Force (North East) said the successes were recorded under Operation DESERT SANITY V, as troops maintained pressure on terrorist elements across the theatre.
During a coordinated operation with the Civilian Joint Task Force, troops engaged insurgents advancing from Yale towards the Sambisa Forest axis. Four terrorists were killed in the encounter, while troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and food supplies believed to be part of the group’s logistics network. The troops returned without casualties.
The military also reported sustained clearance and interdiction operations along key routes, including Dambboa–Maiduguri, Dambboa–Gwoza, and the Goniri axis, effectively restricting the movement and operational capabilities of insurgents in the region.
In a separate operation at Kanama, troops arrested two suspected collaborators during a stop-and-search exercise. Items recovered from the suspects included clothing and personal effects linked to terrorist logistics support. Preliminary findings further revealed digital materials indicating possible ties to insurgent groups. The suspects remain in custody for further investigation.
Meanwhile, troops recorded the surrender of a suspected member of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province at a checkpoint in Kukawa Local Government Area. The individual claimed he had been abducted earlier in the year and forced to join the group. He is currently undergoing profiling.
The Theatre Command reaffirmed its commitment to restoring peace, security, and economic stability in the North-East, urging residents to continue providing credible intelligence to security agencies.
The military high command commended the troops for their resilience and urged them to sustain the current operational momentum.
By TimesNG