Wednesday, December 31, 2025 -Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected suicide bomber and intercepted materials intended for the production of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State.
The suspect, identified as Abubakar Mustapha, was
apprehended on Monday, December 29, by personnel of the 152 Task Force
Battalion in collaboration with other security agencies in Bama Local
Government Area.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force,
Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sani Uba, confirmed in a statement on
Tuesday.
According to Lt Col Uba, Mustapha was found at the Banki Central Mosque in possession of primed IED components, signaling a potential imminent attack.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he hails from Bama
LGA and had additional materials linked to terrorist activities.
He is currently undergoing interrogation to uncover his
sponsors, collaborators, and possible links to terrorist networks in the
region.
Lt Col Uba assured that troops of JTF NE Operation Hadin Kai
continue to maintain aggressive patrols, intelligence-led operations, and
sustained presence to prevent attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure.
He also urged the public to provide credible intelligence to
aid ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives
and property across the North East, noting that morale and fighting efficiency
of troops remain high.
This comes days after a suicide bomber killed five and
injured 35 worshippers at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri,
on December 24, during evening prayers.
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