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Military High Command Confirms Arrest of Chinese National and Five Insurgents in Borno State

Strategic Insights

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The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, confirmed on Friday that a Chinese national and five others were arrested in Borno State during anti-counter-terrorism operations. The suspects were caught in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of Borno State and Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State between June 5 and 7, 2025. Among the items recovered were a vehicle, a motorcycle, mobile phones, a Chinese International passport, and N10,000.00. The suspect's presence in the area was questioned, and a full investigation is underway to determine his intentions and possible links to insurgent groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese national was arrested alongside five logistics suppliers and collaborators in Borno State during a well-coordinated operation between June 5 and 7, 2025.
  • The items recovered during the operation include a vehicle, a motorcycle, mobile phones, a Chinese International passport, and N10,000.00.
  • A full investigation is underway to determine the suspect's intentions and possible links to insurgent groups.
  • The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, assured that all distress calls are being addressed and that the military is committed to protecting citizens and neutralising threats.
  • The military has continued to undertake strategic operations to counter threats and maintain peace across the country, with operations conducted in several local government areas in Borno and Yobe states.
  • The military has foiled oil theft worth over N146,614,380.00, with troops discovering and destroying 73 crude oil cooking ovens, 32 dugout pits, 19 boats, and other items.

Statistics:

  • N146,614,380.00: value of oil theft foiled by troops during the week under review
  • 142,960 litres: volume of stolen crude oil recovered
  • 39,175 litres: volume of illegally refined AGO recovered
  • 29,500 litres: volume of DPK recovered
  • 73: number of crude oil cooking ovens destroyed
  • 32: number of dugout pits destroyed
  • 19: number of boats destroyed
  • 51: number of storage tanks destroyed
  • 28: number of drums destroyed
  • 21: number of illegal refining sites destroyed
  • 10 to 15 kilometres: distance from military base to some remote communities where incidents occur
  • N10,000.00: amount recovered from the suspects

Sources:

  • Major General Markus Kangye, Director, Defence Media Operations
  • Operation DELTA SAFE

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