The Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has arrested a suspected suicide bomber and recovered materials used in making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Bama Local Council of Borno State. The arrest followed sustained joint operations based on credible intelligence by troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion, working with other security agencies to secure Banki and four other border communities with Cameroon. Uba said preliminary investigations revealed that Mustapha hails from Bama Local Council and was also found with additional incriminating materials linked to terrorist activities in border communities with Cameroon. Further intelligence exploitation led to the arrest of the fertiliser dealer and the recovery of an additional six bags of urea fertiliser, bringing the total seized to 12 bags. He added that troop morale and fighting efficiency remain high as operations continue to restore lasting peace and security in the North-East.

Source: The Guardian January 01, 2026 15:47 UTC