Troops apprehend terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Borno

Nigerian troops operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intensified efforts against terrorists in Borno state, successfully apprehending suspected informants and logistics suppliers within the last 24 hours. The operation also saw the surrender of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) member and the destruction of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

In one operation, troops from the 195 Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS informant in Mafa Local Government Area. Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect met with terrorists to provide intelligence on troop movements. Separately, troops in Konduga Local Government Area arrested a surrendered ISWAP member who confessed to participating in three attacks and discarding his weapon before giving himself up.

Further operations led to the arrest of another suspected terrorist informant in Gubio Local Government Area. This individual reportedly confessed to leading a terrorist infiltration that resulted in the death of a CJTF member. Additionally, troops intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Damboa Local Government Area, who fled upon sighting the soldiers, abandoning bicycles and various supplies.

The army also reported the discovery and safe detonation of an IED planted by terrorists in a farming area within Sambisa Forest. These sustained operations are part of a broader strategy to dismantle terrorist support networks, restrict insurgent movement, and enhance overall security in the North-East region of Nigeria.