Troops of OPHK Arrests Boko Haram Collaborators, Drone Supplier, Others in South East

By YM Bina

Troops of the Joint TaskForce (NorthEast)Operation HADINKAI (OPHK) , in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, have continued to disrupt Boko Haram operations across Adamawa and Borno States.

This is contained in a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East ) Operation HADIN KAI that on Thursday, troops of Sector 4 under 28 Task Force Brigade apprehended 28-year-old Ismail Muhammed, a terrorist logistics supplier, in the Visik General area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State.

According to him, Items recovered from the suspect included one AK-47 magazine, rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, military accoutrements and assorted foodstuffs. The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation.

He said in a separate operation in Madagali Local Government Area, troops of Sector 4 neutralised a terrorist commander, Abdullahi Mafa during an ambush operations around the Visik River line. With an AK 47 rifle as well as loaded magazine recovered from the neutralised terrorist.

Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, noted that the troops acting on further intelligence arrested 64-year-old Dauda Usman Gubula, a terrorist collaborator and drone supplier responsible for supplying drones to the terrorists which is subsequently locally armed and used  by the terrorists against troop.

The suspect was arrested at Madagali Motor Park. Recovered items included two aerial drones, drone accessories and 20 solar power banks. Troops continue to intensify efforts to dismantle the insurgent supply networks.

He informed that elsewhere in Sector 2, troops of  Operation HADIN KAI , working with local vigilantes and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), repelled insurgent activity in Ngamdu, Borno State, and neutralised a terrorist informant attempting to breach defensive positions.

Logistic items were recovered during these operations. Officials reaffirmed that ongoing missions are part of sustained efforts to disrupt Boko Haram supply lines, restore security, and protect communities across the North-East region.

The Military High Command commended the troops for their sacrifices and dedication in the fight against terrorism in the North East region, urging them to sustain the operational tempo.