Thursday, June 9, 2026 - Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a 20-year-old woman and her two-year-old child while she was allegedly attempting to make her way into a terrorist-held enclave near the Mandara Mountains in Borno State.
Intelligence sources said that the woman, identified as
Aisha Idrisa, was arrested at about 3:50 p.m. on July 4, 2026 by troops
conducting picketing duty along the Gwoza–Pulka Road.
The sources said she was intercepted near the foothills of
the Mandara Mountains, an area known to harbour remnants of terrorist groups
operating along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
She was accompanied by her two-year-old child, Musbahu
Christopher, at the time of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspect included an Itel mobile
phone, an extra battery, and some personal clothing.
During preliminary questioning, Aisha reportedly claimed
that she was heading to her farm.
However, intelligence available to the troops suggested she
was attempting to gain access to a terrorist enclave, prompting her arrest for
further investigation.
She is currently in the custody of the 26 Task Force Brigade
for further interrogation and other necessary actions.
Security sources said the interception forms part of ongoing
efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to block movement routes used by insurgents and
their collaborators, particularly around the Mandara Mountains, where troops
have sustained clearance and surveillance operations.
They added that while the overall security situation across
the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops
maintaining a high level of vigilance and operational readiness.
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