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Nigerian Army Foils Terrorist Infiltration Attempts, Sustains Pressure on Insurgent Enclaves

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Operation Hadin Kai, a counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Nigerian Army, has seen significant successes in recent weeks, with troops apprehending suspected terrorists, neutralizing scores of insurgents, and rescuing victims in various operations across the country. The latest operation was conducted by troops of 120 Task Force Battalion in Katarko, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. A suspected Nigerien terrorist was apprehended while attempting to infiltrate a security perimeter, and further investigations are underway to determine possible transnational ties.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army's Operation Hadin Kai has resulted in the apprehension of a suspected Nigerien terrorist attempting to infiltrate a security perimeter in Yobe.
  • Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion conducted the operation, which also saw the neutralization of scores of terrorists and the rescue of victims.
  • The inability of the suspect to speak any Nigerian language has prompted further investigations into possible transnational ties.
  • In Borno, two relatives of terrorists voluntarily surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion after escaping from the Churchur axis.
  • The military source described the development as a sign of sustained pressure on insurgent enclaves.
  • In Sokoto State, troops of 8 Division Garrison killed two armed elements in a fierce gun battle, recovering three AK-47 rifles and a motorcycle.
  • In Kebbi State, troops intercepted a cattle rustling attempt, recovering 251 cows and returning them to their owners.
  • In Ondo State, troops intercepted two suspected gunrunners attempting to purchase weapons, working under the instruction of an inmate at Kirikiri Correctional Facility in Lagos.
  • In Delta, troops discovered a tricycle loaded with about 200 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel along the Jeddo-Omadino axis in Warri South Local Government Area.
  • Operation Hadin Kai has also seen the arrest of seven suspects from a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, with the recovery of a motorcycle, four mobile phones, and other logistics materials.
  • The military source reaffirmed the army's commitment to maintaining internal security and public order, assuring that the tempo of operations would remain high.

Statistics:

  • 1 suspected Nigerien terrorist apprehended attempting to infiltrate a security perimeter in Yobe
  • Scores of terrorists neutralized
  • Several terrorists apprehended
  • 200 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel discovered in Delta
  • 251 cows recovered from cattle rustlers in Kebbi State
  • 7 suspects arrested from a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area
  • 3 AK-47 rifles and a motorcycle recovered in Sokoto State
  • 4 mobile phones and other logistics materials recovered in Delta

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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