By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained pressure on terrorists through a series of intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators, the surrender of family members of a senior ISWAP commander, and the recovery of terrorist logistics items.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni.
In one of the operations conducted on 27 July 2026, troops of 5 Brigade arrested six suspected ISWAP collaborators in Damasak, Borno State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly generating funds for the terrorist group through the procurement and sale of cattle at designated markets in Gubio, Damasak and Ajuwango.
Items recovered from the suspects include:
– Volkswagen Golf vehicle
– Vehicle keys
– 4 mobile phones of different brands
– Cow meat
– Cash sum of ₦317,950.00
The suspects are currently in military custody undergoing further investigation.
Captain Goni also stated that on 29 July 2026, the wife of an ISWAP Chief Finance Operative and her 11-year-old son surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion* through Kusuma Village.
Preliminary investigation revealed that her husband, a senior ISWAP commander who served as the group’s Chief Finance Officer in Jubillaram had earlier surrendered to troops on 25 July 2026. He reportedly instructed his wife to surrender with their son after his successful escape from the enclave.
Both individuals have been screened and are currently undergoing further profiling in line with established procedures.
In a related development, troops of 145 Battalion, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a clearance operation at Turoh.
On sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists fled in disarray. During subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered two motorcycles and huge quantities of illicit hard drugs abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.
“Operation HADIN KAI reassures the public that troops will continue to intensify intelligence-driven and offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist logistics and financial networks, while encouraging willing terrorist members and their families to surrender,” the statement said.
The military also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to support ongoing operations aimed at restoring lasting peace, security and stability across the North East theatre.
