Troops Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Informants in Yobe Intelligence Operation

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants believed to be working for Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Yobe State.

The suspects were apprehended on June 4, 2026, by personnel of the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, working in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

Military sources identified the suspects as 28-year-old Gambo Bukar from Kimeri Village and 21-year-old Ahmad Ahmed from Yari Village, both located in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

According to security sources, the arrests followed credible intelligence suggesting that the two men were allegedly providing information and support to Boko Haram and ISWAP operatives active within the region.

“The troops acted on actionable intelligence, tracked the suspects, and successfully carried out the arrests,” a military source disclosed. “Efforts are currently underway to locate and apprehend a third suspect who remains at large.”

Following their arrest, the suspects were handed over to the appropriate military authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Security officials noted that intelligence-driven operations continue to play a vital role in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign across the North-East, helping security forces identify terrorist collaborators, disrupt support networks, and limit insurgents’ access to critical information and logistics.

The military also stated that while the security situation across the North-East remains relatively calm, it continues to be unpredictable, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance and sustained operations by troops and other security agencies.

Operation Hadin Kai has intensified efforts in recent months to dismantle terrorist cells and strengthen security across communities affected by insurgency in the region.