Troops of the Joint Activity Drive (North East), “Operation Hadin Kai” (OPHK), have neutralised six suspected terrorists, arrested 11 alleged collaborators and recorded the give up of a member of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) in separate counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.
The operations, in keeping with the Theatre Command, concerned coordinated efforts by means of troops and Hybrid Drive workforce to disrupt terrorist actions, dismantle toughen networks and get better guns and ammunition.
In a remark issued the day past in Maiduguri, the appearing army knowledge officer, Headquarters Joint Activity Drive (North East), Captain Mohammed Goni, stated troops of the 29 Activity Drive Brigade Garrison, running with Hybrid Drive workforce, neutralised six terrorists all through an ambush alongside the Targejeri axis of Kaga native executive house.
Goni stated the operation used to be performed at about 12:37 a.m. on October 25, 2026, towards suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and JAS terrorists.
He disclosed that the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, 3 magazines, 169 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, two Android telephones, 3 button telephones and charms.
In a comparable building, troops arrested six further suspected terrorist collaborators all through a follow-up raid in Benisheikh the town, Kaga native executive house, bringing the whole choice of suspects arrested in reference to the investigation to 11.
The raid, performed at about 6:20 a.m. on October 24, adopted an previous operation through which 5 suspects had been apprehended.
Pieces recovered all through the operation integrated an AK-47 rifle, 3 empty magazines, 169 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, 3 terrorist uniforms, a turban, a head masks, two Android telephones, 3 button telephones and charms.
The army spokesman stated the suspects had been present process investigation to resolve the level in their alleged involvement in terrorist actions and determine conceivable hyperlinks with different contributors of the community.
Goni additional disclosed {that a} suspected JAS member surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion (Primary), supported by means of Hybrid Drive workforce deployed on the Hambagda Internally Displaced Individuals (IDP) Camp in Gwoza native executive house.
He stated the person surrendered at about 9:20 p.m. on October 24 round Hambagda village, alongside the Gwoza-Limankara street.
Initial investigations indicated that the person had escaped from a terrorist enclave within the Gwoza house of the Mandara Mountains in a bid to desert terrorism.
The surrendered particular person reportedly passed over an AK-47 rifle and {a magazine} containing 28 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition.
In step with the remark, the person stays in custody for additional investigation and processing in keeping with established procedures.
The Theatre Command stated the newest operations demonstrated the sustained offensive posture, struggle readiness and coordination of OPHK troops and Hybrid Drive workforce in degrading terrorist features and disrupting their toughen networks.
It added that the restoration of guns and ammunition, along the arrest of suspected collaborators and the give up of a terrorist crew member, underscored efforts to disclaim insurgents the sources and toughen had to maintain their actions.
The command reiterated its dedication to intelligence-led operations around the North-East, with the purpose of denying terrorists freedom of motion, facilitating the protected go back of displaced communities and restoring socio-economic actions in affected spaces.
It advised contributors of the general public to proceed offering credible and well timed knowledge to safety businesses to toughen ongoing operations and efforts to succeed in lasting peace and balance within the area.
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