Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have apprehended suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers, received the surrender of an ISWAP member and destroyed an improvised explosive device (IED) during operations conducted over the past 24 hours across Borno State.
An operational report released on Thursday said troops of the 195 Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended a suspected ISWAP/JAS informant in Dusuman Ward, Mafa Local Government Area.
According to the report, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly met with terrorists at Labe village to provide intelligence on troop movements and operational activities.
The report added that troops of the 73 Battalion arrested a suspected ISWAP member in Konduga Local Government Area after he voluntarily surrendered.
The Army said the suspect confessed to participating in three attacks on Delwa and disclosed that he had dumped his AK-47 rifle in a river before surrendering to the troops.
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Items recovered from the suspect included a bicycle, a cutlass, bicycle repair tools and ₦6,500 in cash.
In a separate operation, troops of the 149 Battalion, in conjunction with the CJTF, arrested another suspected terrorist informant in Gubio Local Government Area.
The suspect reportedly confessed to leading the 16 June terrorist infiltration of Gubio, during which a CJTF member was killed.
Meanwhile, troops of the 19 Battalion and the 25 Brigade Garrison intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers near Road Kauji in Damboa Local Government Area.
The suspects fled on sighting the troops, abandoning two bicycles, cartons of energy drinks, milk, soft drinks, veterinary medicines and a canopy.
The Army also disclosed that troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade discovered and safely detonated an IED planted by terrorists in a farming area around Dagari in the Sambisa Forest, Bama Local Government Area.
It said the operations formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle terrorist support networks, deny insurgents freedom of movement and strengthen security across the North-East.
