Tuesday, January 6, 2026 -The Nigerian Army said its troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), following intelligent gathering, have arrested eight suspects including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI who stated this, in a
statement on Monday, said, a search of the arrested suspects’ residence led to
the recovery of cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards,
jewellery, and other personal effects, which are currently undergoing forensic
analysis to support ongoing investigations.
It said during identification procedures, a suspect already
in custody positively identified the two principal suspects as individuals who
supplied materials used in preparing the Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
The statement confirmed that additional occupants of the
residence were also linked to the network, adding that all suspects remain in
military custody, undergoing detailed interrogation to facilitate further
intelligence recovery before being transferred for continued investigation.
In a related development, OPHK troops intercepted a large
consignment of suspected terrorists’ logistics in Mayo Nguli, Maiha Local
Government Area of Adamawa State on 4 January 2026.
The troops seized 45 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit
(PMS), with a total volume of approximately 1,125 litres, suspected to have
been smuggled for terrorist use.
The suppliers reportedly fled upon sighting the troops,
abandoning the petroleum products, which are now in military custody pending
further action.
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