Soldiers Nab Suspected Nigerien Terrorist in Yobe State
The Soldiers nab suspected terrorist headline became reality on Monday after Nigerian troops arrested a foreign national suspected of terrorism. The arrest happened in Katarko, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, during a coordinated operation under Operation Hadin Kai.
According to sources, the man’s inability to speak any Nigerian language raised red flags. Troops from 120 Task Force Battalion detained him while trying to breach a military perimeter. Authorities are now investigating potential links to transnational terrorist networks.
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Terrorist Relatives Surrender, Gunmen Neutralised Across Nigeria
Elsewhere in Borno State, a woman and a child—relatives of suspected terrorists—surrendered to 202 Battalion troops in Bama after fleeing Churchur axis. This is viewed as evidence that military pressure is fracturing insurgent groups.
In Sokoto, troops from 8 Division Garrison clashed with armed elements in Tsamaye and Mai Lalle areas. Two gunmen were killed and three AK-47 rifles along with a motorcycle were recovered.
Kebbi State troops stopped a cattle rustling operation in Sauna Village, Argungu. 251 cows were recovered after the rustlers fled, abandoning the stolen livestock.
Weapons Trafficking and Oil Theft Foiled
In the southwest, soldiers from the 323 Artillery Regiment arrested two suspected gunrunners in Igbara-Oke, Ondo State. They were allegedly operating under orders from an inmate at Kirikiri Prison, Lagos, planning to supply arms to criminal gangs in Zamfara.
Meanwhile, in Delta State, troops found a tricycle loaded with 200 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel in the Jeddo–Omadino axis, part of Nigeria’s battle against oil theft.
In Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA, security forces raided a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout, arresting seven suspects and seizing mobile phones, a motorcycle, and logistics materials.
The Soldiers nab suspected terrorist case highlights Nigeria’s growing military success against threats to national security. With simultaneous operations from Yobe to Delta, the armed forces continue to disrupt criminal networks and reaffirm their role in defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
