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The Nigerian military has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In a statement, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed that four suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators were arrested in separate operations in Borno and Yobe states. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested during intelligence-led operations conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI.

The statement revealed that two suspected terrorist collaborators were arrested during a cordon-and-search operation in Geidam, Yobe State, following credible intelligence. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly supplied hard drugs and other logistics to Boko Haram terrorists, thereby facilitating insurgent activities. The military said troops recovered a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp, multiple mobile phones, power banks, scissors, knives, torchlights, lighters, cigarette rolls, Pregabalin capsules, Piscof syrup, identity cards, ATM cards, and ₦14,530 from the suspects.

In another operation conducted at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, troops of Sector 3 Garrison, in conjunction with the 242 Reconnaissance Battalion, arrested two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers in Monguno, Borno State, following sustained surveillance of terrorist supply routes. The suspects confessed to conveying food items and other supplies to ISWAP terrorists operating in Kwatan Dowoshi Village, Kukawa Local Government Area.

The military also intercepted 20 suspected family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists during a routine patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. The group comprised nine women, two men, eight female minors, and one male minor, who fled their enclave following intensified military operations. The individuals have since been handed over to the 21 Military Intelligence Regiment for further profiling and necessary action.

These successful operations underscore the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI’s intelligence-driven approach in disrupting terrorist logistics, dismantling support networks, and denying insurgents access to critical supplies. The military noted that the arrested suspects and all recovered exhibits had been handed over to the appropriate Military Intelligence units for further investigation.

Capt. Goni emphasized that the military is committed to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-East.

Key Facts

  • 4 suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators arrested in separate operations in Borno and Yobe states
  • 2 suspected terrorist collaborators arrested in Geidam, Yobe State, allegedly supplied hard drugs and logistics to Boko Haram
  • 20 suspected family members of JAS terrorists intercepted during a routine patrol in Borno State
  • ₦14,530 recovered from the suspects in Geidam
  • ₦6,600 recovered from the suspects in Monguno
  • 11 cartons and 192 sachets of assorted biscuits, 1 carton of Peak milk, 10 mudu of sugar, 9 bars of Viva soap, and other sundry items recovered from the suspects in Monguno
  • The arrested suspects and all recovered exhibits have been handed over to the appropriate Military Intelligence units for further investigation