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• Intercepts terrorists’ logistics supplier
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Troops on counter-terrorism operation in the North East have bursted a suspected suicide bombing network and intercepted a man suspected to be terrorists logistics supplier.
The troops conducted a cordon and search operation following sustained surveillance at Yan Lemo area in Mubi South Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Monday.
Spokesman Joint Task Force Northeast (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sani Uba, said in a statement that eight suspects including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network, were arrested during the operation.
“Following sustained surveillance on identified locations, OPHK troops executed a coordinated cordon-and-search operation in the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area in the early hours of 5 January 2026,” he disclosed.
He also said items including cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards, jewellery and others were seized in the suspect residence during the search and arrest.
Uba equally announced interception of a large consignment of suspected terrorists’ logistics in Mayo Nguli, Maiha Local Government Area in same 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,” he disclosed.
The operation came barely two weeks after suicide bombing attack on a mosque near a crowded market in Maifuguri, Borno State capital, leading to the death of 12 worshippers.
