Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-insurgency efforts in Borno State, arresting suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, while also neutralising an improvised explosive device (IED) during coordinated operations across the region.
According to an operational report obtained on Thursday, personnel of the 195 Battalion, working alongside members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended a suspected ISWAP/JAS informant in Dusuman Ward, Mafa Local Government Area.
Preliminary findings revealed that the suspect allegedly met with insurgents at Labe village, where he provided intelligence on troop movements and military activities.
In a related development, troops of the 73 Battalion arrested another suspected ISWAP member in Konduga Local Government Area after he voluntarily surrendered.
The suspect reportedly confessed to participating in three separate attacks in Delwa and disclosed that he disposed of his AK-47 rifle in a river prior to surrendering. Items recovered from him included a bicycle, a cutlass, repair tools, and the sum of ₦6,500.
Similarly, troops of the 149 Battalion, in collaboration with CJTF operatives, arrested another suspected informant in Gubio Local Government Area.
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The suspect allegedly admitted to facilitating the June 16 terrorist infiltration of the area, an incident that led to the death of a CJTF member.
Meanwhile, troops of the 19 Battalion and 25 Brigade Garrison intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers near Road Kauji in Damboa Local Government Area.
The suspects reportedly fled upon sighting the troops, abandoning supplies including bicycles, cartons of energy drinks, milk, soft drinks, veterinary medicines, and a canopy.
In another operation, troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade discovered and safely detonated an IED planted in a farming area near Dagari in the Sambisa Forest, Bama Local Government Area, preventing potential casualties.
The Nigerian military stated that these operations are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist support networks, disrupt insurgent logistics, and strengthen security across the North-East region.
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