Saturday, May 2, 2026 -Troops of 159 Battalion have arrested two suspected terrorists during a stop-and-search operation in Yobe State.
The suspects, identified as Dahiru Mohammed, 40, and Ismail
Adamu, 34, both natives of Geidam, were apprehended at about 8:00 a.m. on April
30, 2026 at a checkpoint operated by troops at B Company location in Kanama.
The suspects were intercepted while returning from Damasak
market when troops conducted a routine check that led to their arrest.
According to security sources, preliminary investigation
revealed incriminating images on their mobile phones suggesting possible
affiliation with terrorist elements.
Items recovered from the suspects include two smartphones,
seven hijabs, seven pairs of footwear, two towels, 107 veils, one umbrella, two
praying mats, 34 turbans, one set of prayer beads, children’s clothing and the
sum of N408,500.
The suspects and recovered items are currently in military
custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
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