Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Collaborators, Recover Drones In Adamawa, Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recovered drones and other logistics during coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno States.

In a statement issued in Maiduguri, the Media Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said troops of Sector 4 under the 28 Task Force Brigade, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, on Thursday, apprehended a 28-year-old suspect, Ismail Muhammed.

The troops described the suspect as a logistics supplier to insurgents. He was arrested in the Visik General area of the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

“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 and undergoing further investigation,” the statement said.

In a separate operation in Madagali Local Government Area, troops reportedly ambushed the Visik River line, where a terrorist commander identified as Abdullahi Mafa was neutralised. An AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine were recovered during the encounter.

Uba also disclosed that troops acting on credible intelligence arrested a 64-year-old suspect, Dauda Gubula, alleged to be a terrorist collaborator and drone supplier, at Madagali Motor Park.

Items recovered from him included two aerial drones, related accessories, and 20 solar power banks. According to the military, the drones were being supplied to insurgents for weaponisation and operational purposes.

Meanwhile, in Sector 2, troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), repelled insurgent activities in Ngamdu, Borno State, neutralising a suspected informant who attempted to breach defensive positions. Additional logistics items were recovered during the operation.

Military authorities said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent supply networks, disrupt logistics chains, and strengthen security across the North-East region.