By Beatrice Gondyi
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended a suspected Sudanese terrorist fighter and a Ghanaian illegal immigrant during a security operation in Borno State, the military announced on Monday.
The arrests occurred on July 19, 2026, at approximately 11:48 a.m. in Lassa, Dille General Area, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, according to a statement issued by the Joint Task Force (North East).
Acting Military Information Officer Captain Mohammed Goni identified the suspects as Musa Fashir, 32, a Sudanese national believed to be a foreign terrorist fighter, and Mary Florence, 36, who claims to be an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Ghana.
Troops from the 115 Task Force Battalion conducted the operation as part of ongoing intelligence-driven counter-terrorism efforts in the North East Theatre. Preliminary intelligence indicates that Fashir has established links with terrorist elements, suggesting continued efforts by foreign actors to support insurgent activities in the region.
Florence’s presence in the area and the authenticity of her nationality claims are currently under investigation, military authorities said.
Both suspects are in military custody undergoing preliminary profiling and interrogation to determine their identities, the extent of their activities, and any possible connections to terrorist or transnational criminal networks.
The military said the arrests demonstrate the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and the vigilance of troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action across the North East.
Operation HADIN KAI remains committed to neutralizing terrorists and dismantling their logistics, financing, and support networks, the statement added.
Authorities urged members of the public to sustain their support by providing timely and credible information to security agencies, emphasizing that collective vigilance remains critical to restoring lasting peace and stability in the region.
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