Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK)
...arrest two suspected informants in Yobe
Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a fresh terrorist attack in Borno State while also arresting two suspected informants linked to insurgent activities in Yobe State, in separate but coordinated counter-insurgency operations across the North-East.
In the Borno incident, troops stationed in a forward operating area came under attack when suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters attempted a coordinated assault on a military position. Security sources say the attackers approached under the cover of darkness and tried to overwhelm the location with sporadic gunfire and tactical movement.
However, troops immediately returned fire and engaged the terrorists in a sustained exchange, forcing them to withdraw in disarray.
The military response was described as swift and decisive, with reinforcement units quickly deployed to support the initial team.
The superior firepower and tactical response reportedly prevented the attackers from breaching the defensive perimeter or causing casualties among personnel. Following the failed attack, troops launched a clearance and pursuit operation in nearby routes and surrounding bush areas to intercept fleeing fighters and deny them escape corridors.
In Yobe State, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested two suspected informants believed to be aiding terrorist operations through surveillance and information-sharing activities.
The suspects were reportedly picked up during intelligence-driven operations after being observed conducting suspicious movements around areas considered sensitive to ongoing military activities. Preliminary findings suggest they may have been involved in relaying information on troop movement and vulnerable points to insurgent networks, although investigations are still ongoing.
Security officials confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the extent of their involvement, possible collaborators, and operational links with armed groups operating in the region.
Military authorities emphasized that both operations are part of intensified efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics, intelligence networks, and operational planning structures across the North-East.
They noted that targeting informant networks remains a key strategy in weakening insurgent capabilities, as such individuals often play crucial roles in enabling attacks on both military formations and civilian communities.
The latest developments underscore the continued volatility in parts of Borno and Yobe States, even as security forces maintain sustained clearance operations aimed at restoring stability and preventing further attacks in the region.
