Troops Arrest Terror Suspects, Rescue Civilians in North-East

Troops from the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai achieved significant operational success in the North-East, leading to the arrest of two terror suspects and the rescue of kidnapped civilians. The operation took place across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.

The suspects, identified as Haruna Adamu, 32, and Ibrahim Adamu, 20, were apprehended during a routine engagement in Ngamdu. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had reportedly fled from Zamfara State to Yobe State.

Items recovered from the suspects included mobile phones, a power bank, identification documents, and illicit substances. The operation was part of a coordinated security effort aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring stability in the region, with troops acting on credible intelligence and responding swiftly to multiple security incidents across the theater.