By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested four suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP collaborators and intercepted 20 family members of JAS terrorists in separate intelligence-led operations in Yobe and Borno States.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni.
According to Goni, troops of 159 Battalion under Sector 2 conducted a cordon-and-search operation in Geidam Town, Yobe State on 3 August 2026, following credible intelligence.
The operation led to the arrest of two suspected terrorist collaborators.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly supplied hard drugs and other logistics to Boko Haram terrorists, thereby facilitating insurgent activities,” the statement said.
Items recovered include a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp, multiple mobile phones – Tecno, Itel, Maxfone and Android devices, power banks, scissors, knives, torchlights, lighters, cigarette rolls, Pregabalin capsules, Piscof syrup, National ID Card, PVC, ATM cards, and the sum of ₦14,530.
In a separate operation at about 3:30 p.m. the same day, troops of Sector 3 Garrison in conjunction with 242 Reconnaissance Battalion intensified logistics strangulation operations in Monguno Town, Borno State.
The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to conveying food items and other supplies to ISWAP terrorists operating in Kwatan Dowoshi Village, Kukawa LGA,” Goni stated.
Troops recovered 11 cartons and 192 sachets of assorted biscuits, one carton of Peak milk, 10 mudu of sugar, nine bars of Viva soap, six headlamps, two bags and 16 rolls of sachet garri, three packs of lighters, two Tecno button phones, one assault knife, one charm belt, four prayer beads, six packs of herbal medicine, the sum of ₦6,600,and other sundry items.
In a related development, troops of 222 Battalion (Main) on routine patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga LGA intercepted 20 suspected family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists who fled their enclave following intense military pressure.
The group comprised nine women, two men, eight female minors and one male minor.
They disclosed during preliminary investigation that they escaped from Gezuwa after a military offensive against their settlement. The individuals have since been handed over to the 21 Military Intelligence Regiment* for profiling and further action.
The arrested suspects and all recovered exhibits have been handed over to appropriate Military Intelligence units for further investigation.
“These successful operations underscore the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI’s intelligence-driven approach in disrupting terrorist logistics, dismantling support networks, and denying insurgents access to critical supplies,” the statement said.
The military reaffirmed its resolve to sustain pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP elements, and urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information.
