Troops Arrest Sudanese, Ghanaian During Security Operation in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have taken two foreign nationals into custody during a counter-terrorism operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Nigerian Army identified the suspects as 32-year-old Sudanese national Musa Fashir and 36-year-old Ghanaian national Mary Florence. Military authorities said the Sudanese is being investigated over suspected links to terrorist activities, while the Ghanaian woman is believed to have entered Nigeria illegally.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammed Goni, the arrests were made on July 19 by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion during a security operation in the Lassa-Dille axis of Borno State.
The Army said the operation formed part of ongoing intelligence-led efforts aimed at disrupting insurgent activities and preventing the movement of suspected collaborators within the North-East.
Preliminary findings, according to the military, suggest that the Sudanese suspect may have connections with terrorist elements operating in the region. Authorities believe the case highlights the possibility of foreign involvement in supporting insurgent groups.
The second suspect, Mary Florence, reportedly told investigators she is a Ghanaian citizen who entered Nigeria without legal documentation. Security agencies are working to verify her identity and determine the circumstances surrounding her presence in the conflict-affected area.
Military authorities confirmed that both individuals remain in custody and are undergoing profiling and interrogation as investigators seek to establish their identities, activities and any possible links to terrorist groups or other transnational criminal networks.
The Army said the arrests underscore the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations under Operation Hadin Kai and reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting terrorist logistics, financing and support structures across the North-East.
It also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible and timely information that could assist ongoing efforts to improve security and restore lasting peace in the region.
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