Nigerian Army troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai, on Monday, arrested a suspected Nigerien terrorist while attempting to infiltrate a security perimeter in Yobe.
The troops also neutralised many other terrorists, arrested several others, and rescued victims in various operations across theatres of operation.
A credible source told reporters that the inability of the suspect to speak any Nigerian language had prompted further investigations into possible transnational ties.
He said the operation was carried out by troops of 120 Task Force Battalion in Katarko, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe.
He disclosed that, in Borno, two relatives of terrorists—an adult female and a child—voluntarily surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama, after escaping from the Churchur axis.
The Army source described the development as a sign of sustained pressure on insurgent enclaves.
The source also revealed that troops of 8 Division Garrison killed two armed elements in a fierce gun battle in Tsamaye and Mai Lalle, Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State
He said three AK-47 rifles and a motorcycle were recovered at the scene.
The troops of 1 Battalion Rear intercepted a cattle rustling attempt in Sauna Village, Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State.
According to the source, the rustlers abandoned 251 cows and fled, adding that the animals were recovered and returned to their owners.
The source further said, in Ondo State, troops of 323 Artillery Regiment operating in Igbara-Oke, Ifedore Local Government Area, intercepted two suspected gunrunners attempting to purchase weapons.
According to him, the suspects were working under the instruction of an inmate at Kirikiri Correctional Facility in Lagos, who allegedly coordinated the illicit transaction to fuel criminal activities in Zamfara.
“In a related operation in Delta, troops discovered a tricycle loaded with about 200 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel along the Jeddo–Omadino axis in Warri South Local Government Area.
“In a separate clearance mission, seven suspects were arrested from a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area.
“Recovered items included a motorcycle, four mobile phones, and other logistics materials,” he said.
The source reiterated the Army’s commitment to maintaining internal security and public order, assuring that the tempo of operations would remain high.
