Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have intensified counter-terrorism operations in Yobe State, arresting four suspected Boko Haram terrorists during a night ambush in Gujba Local Government Area.
The operation, conducted between September 15 and 22, also saw 11 suspected terrorists surrender to the military, while nine suspected drug dealers were arrested in separate operations across the state.
According to the Acting Military Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Captain Mohammed Goni, troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force, launched the ambush east of Azare Village in Gujba at about 11 p.m. on September 21.
The troops encountered suspected terrorists and engaged them in a firefight, forcing some members of the group to flee. A subsequent search of the area led to the arrest of four suspects.
The troops also recovered four bicycles, groceries, a sheep and spent 7.62mm Special ammunition cases. The arrested suspects and recovered items have been taken into military custody as investigations continue.
In a separate operation, troops conducting a routine patrol in Buni Yadi, also in Gujba Local Government Area, arrested nine suspected drug dealers on September 19.
The suspects were allegedly found in possession of suspected illicit drugs and cannabis, two mobile phones and 85,900 naira in cash. They have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and possible legal action.
The Joint Task Force also disclosed that 11 suspected terrorists surrendered to troops during the period under review, while a vehicle, ammunition and other logistics items were recovered in separate operations.
The military says the combined operations are part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks, dismantle their support structures and restrict their freedom of movement across the North East.
Operation HADIN KAI has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining operational pressure on terrorist and criminal elements while working to strengthen security across the region.
