Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian soldier who had been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvement in supplying military uniforms to terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a statement shared on X.
According to Makama, the suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility (NAOTF), Lagos, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on July 25, 2026, by troops of the 7 Provost Group led by the Acting Commander.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that before he was declared wanted, Yusuf absconded from his unit and travelled to Maiduguri on July 7, 2026, where he allegedly went into hiding.
Investigators also alleged that the soldier was sheltered at Gomari Costain in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by 25NA/89/12687 Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.
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Makama further stated that acting on credible intelligence, troops of the 7 Provost Group placed the suspect under 24-hour surveillance before intercepting and arresting him at Jidari Bus Stop as he allegedly attempted to flee to Cameroon.
“The suspect is currently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group, where he is undergoing further investigation into the alleged supply of military accoutrements to terrorist elements and the possible involvement of other collaborators,” Makama said.
He described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle insider networks allegedly aiding terrorist groups, adding that investigations are continuing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any accomplices.
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