Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended a soldier declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over his alleged involvement in the supply of military uniforms to terrorist groups operating in the North-East.
Security expert, Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a statement posted on X.
Troops of 7 Provost Group led by the Acting Commander arrested the suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Training Facility, NAOTF, Lagos at about 6:30pm on July 25, 2026, Makama said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the soldier absconded from his unit before he was declared wanted and travelled to Maiduguri on July 7, 2026, where he allegedly went underground, he said.
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The investigators also discovered that the soldier was concealed at Gomari Costain, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State by 25NA/89/12687 Private Baba Kamal Sale of the Corps of Intelligence, Dikwa.
“The troops of the 7 Provost Group acted on credible intelligence and placed the suspect under 24 hours surveillance before he was intercepted and arrested at Jidari Bus Stop while allegedly trying to escape to Cameroon,” the security expert added.
“The suspect is presently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group and is being further investigated in relation to the alleged supply of military accoutrements to terrorist elements and the potential involvement of other collaborators.
“The arrest is seen as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle insider networks aiding terrorist groups. Investigations are continuing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any accomplices,” Makama added.