By Atoyebi Nike
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Nigerien terrorist attempting to breach a security perimeter in Katarko, Gujba LGA of Yobe State. Military sources confirmed on Monday that the suspect’s inability to communicate in any Nigerian language prompted investigations into possible transnational terrorist ties.
In Borno State, an adult woman and a child, both relatives of terrorists, surrendered voluntarily to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama after fleeing the Churchur axis, a development the military described as a sign of sustained pressure on insurgent strongholds.
In Sokoto, troops of the 8 Division Garrison neutralized two armed assailants during a gunfight in Tsamaye and Mai Lalle areas of Sabon Birni LGA, recovering three AK-47 rifles and a motorcycle.
Meanwhile, troops in Kebbi State intercepted a cattle rustling operation in Sauna Village, Argungu LGA, recovering 251 cows abandoned by fleeing suspects.
In Ondo, troops of 323 Artillery Regiment arrested two suspected gunrunners in Igbara-Oke, Ifedore LGA, reportedly acting on the orders of an inmate at Kirikiri Correctional Facility in Lagos who was allegedly coordinating the illegal arms trade to support criminal activity in Zamfara.
Elsewhere in Delta State, troops discovered a tricycle loaded with 200 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel in Warri South, while in Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA, seven suspected IPOB/ESN members were apprehended during a clearance operation. Recovered items included a motorcycle, mobile phones, and logistics supplies.
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