Troops Eliminate Female Terrorist Spy, Arrest 14 Suspects Nationwide

Nigerian troops have successfully neutralized a suspected female spy associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) in Borno State. The operation took place at Forward Operating Base Kawuri in the Konduga Local Government Area, where the suspect was detected via CCTV cameras approaching a military position from the Sambisa axis. Troops from the 222 Battalion acted swiftly to neutralize her before she could breach the defensive perimeter.

In addition to the Borno operation, troops from Operation MESA apprehended a deserter soldier from the 13 Brigade at a checkpoint in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. During the arrest, they recovered a military uniform and a vehicle linked to the deserter. Furthermore, troops intercepted a vehicle transporting suspected stolen armored cables and detained the driver for further investigation.

In the South-East region, troops of Operation UDO KA arrested five suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Etuekwe Junction in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The suspects were apprehended at a location believed to be a route used by the group for movement.

Additionally, troops from the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion, in collaboration with other security agencies, detained eight suspected cultists in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. Preliminary investigations have linked these suspects to terrorist activities in the border communities between Enugu and Ebonyi states. All apprehended individuals have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and prosecution.

During this period, operations such as Desert Sanity V, FANSAN YAMMA, and Savannah Shield reported no significant incidents in their areas of responsibility. Meanwhile, a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Sub-Delegation in Maiduguri visited Sector 3 of Operation HADIN KAI/MNJTF at Kinnasara Cantonment in Monguno, Borno. The ICRC team briefed the sector commander on its humanitarian mission and commitment to supporting conflict-affected populations in the Lake Chad Basin region.