Troops Arrest Boko Haram Collaborators, Drone Supplier; Kill Commander in North-East Operations

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI have arrested suspected Boko Haram collaborators and neutralised insurgents during coordinated offensives across Adamawa State and Borno State.

According to a statement issued by Sani Uba, Lieutenant Colonel and Media Information Officer of the task force, troops of Sector 4 under the 28 Task Force Brigade apprehended 28-year-old Ismail Muhammed in the Visik General area of Hong Local Government Area.

He was described as a logistics supplier to terrorists. Recovered items reportedly included an AK-47 magazine, 7.62mm ammunition, military accoutrements, and assorted foodstuffs. He is currently in custody for further investigation.

In a separate operation within Madagali Local Government Area, troops carried out an ambush along the Visik River line and killed a suspected insurgent commander identified as Abdullahi Mafa. An AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were recovered from the scene.

Acting on follow-up intelligence, soldiers also arrested 64-year-old Dauda Usman Gubula at Madagali Motor Park. He was accused of collaborating with terrorists and supplying drones allegedly modified locally for attacks against troops. Items reportedly recovered from him included two aerial drones, accessories, and 20 solar power banks.

Meanwhile, in Sector 2 operations, troops working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force repelled insurgent activity in Ngamdu and killed a suspected informant who attempted to breach defensive positions. Security sources said logistical materials were also recovered.

Military authorities said the operations form part of sustained offensives aimed at disrupting insurgent supply chains, restoring stability, and safeguarding communities across Nigeria’s North-East.

The High Command commended troops for their efforts and urged them to maintain operational momentum in the counter-terrorism campaign.