Troops Intercept Boko Haram Fighters Migrating to New Location
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian military has said that troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), intercepted Boko Haram fighters migrating to a new location
The Nigerian military has intercepted Boko Haram fighters attempting to relocate to a new area in Yobe State. During a night ambush, troops from the Joint Task Force North-East apprehended four suspected terrorists, recovered a vehicle, ammunition, and other supplies, while 11 terrorists surrendered to the forces. Additionally, Captain Mohammed Goni, the acting Military Information Officer, announced that a separate operation led to the arrest of nine suspected drug dealers in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area.
The troops seized a significant quantity of illicit drugs, cannabis, mobile phones, and cash during these operations. The military's efforts aim to weaken terrorist capabilities and deny them freedom of action in the region.
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