Reported by: Puis Althea | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 4 of Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a suspected foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during an intelligence-led security operation in the Lassa, Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area in Borno State, according to a statement issued by the military on Monday. The operation, conducted by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion at approximately 11:48 a.m. on July 19, 2026, resulted in the apprehension of a 32-year-old Sudanese national identified as Musa Fashir, who is suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter and collaborator, and a 36-year-old woman, Mary Florence, who claimed to be an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Ghana.
The military spokesperson, Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer for the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, confirmed that preliminary intelligence indicates Fashir has established links with terrorist elements operating in the region, further highlighting attempts by foreign actors to support insurgent activities in Nigeria's North-East. The circumstances surrounding Florence's presence in the area, as well as the authenticity of her claims of being a Ghanaian illegal immigrant, are currently under investigation.
Both suspects are currently in military custody, undergoing preliminary profiling and interrogation to establish their identities, determine the full extent of their activities, and ascertain any possible links to terrorist organisations or transnational criminal networks. The military described the successful arrests as a demonstration of the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI’s intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action.
The operation also highlights the theatre’s unwavering commitment to disrupting terrorist support networks, preventing the infiltration of foreign fighters, and safeguarding communities across the North East. Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed its resolve to sustain offensive operations aimed at neutralising terrorists and restoring lasting peace and security across the region. The military also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence, noting that community cooperation remains vital to defeating terrorism and ensuring long-term stability in the region.
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