The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of several terrorist collaborators, including logistics suppliers and a Chinese national who claimed to be a miner, during operations in Borno and Yobe States.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while briefing journalists on recent military activities across the country. He said the Chinese national was apprehended during coordinated operations in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of Borno State.
According to Kangye, the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation.
“The Chinese national has been detained and is being interrogated. Once the process is complete, we will provide the full details regarding why he was in that location, how he was arrested, and whether he had accomplices,” he stated.
Kangye also revealed that scores of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists—comprising adult males, women, and children—voluntarily surrendered between June 6 and 11, due to the military’s intensified operations under Operation Hadin Kai.
He reiterated the Armed Forces’ renewed commitment to tackling security threats across the country through heightened operations in all theatres.
“We remain fully committed to protecting the lives and property of citizens, upholding the rule of law, and fostering a safe and secure environment for all Nigerians,” Kangye said.
He assured the public of continued transparency and regular updates on the military’s efforts to restore peace and security nationwide.
on the military’s efforts to restore peace and stability across the country.
