Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have arrested eight suspected terrorists and intercepted a major logistics consignment during a series of intensified cordon-and-search operations in Adamawa State.
The operations were part of a broader crackdown on the network responsible for the recent Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing.
In the early hours of Monday, January 5, OPHK troops acting on sustained surveillance raided the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area.
The operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, including two “principal suspects” believed to be key facilitators of suicide bombing operations.
According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, the two lead suspects were positively identified by an individual already in military custody.
The suspects are accused of supplying the materials used to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Items recovered from the residence include cash, jewelry, mobile phones, ATM cards and personal identification documents.
The military confirmed that all items are currently undergoing forensic analysis to assist in mapping out the wider terror network.
In a separate engagement on Sunday, January 4, troops intercepted a large shipment of suspected terrorist supplies in Mayo Nguli, Maiha Local Government Area.
Soldiers seized 45 jerrycans containing approximately 1,125 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The suppliers reportedly abandoned the fuel and fled into the surrounding terrain upon spotting the military patrol. No casualties were reported during the encounter.
The eight suspects remain in military custody for interrogation. Following the recovery of intelligence, they are expected to be transferred for continued investigation and eventual prosecution.
Headquarters OPHK reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist supply chains and urged the public to continue providing information to security agencies to help sustain the current security momentum in the North East.
