The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of four individuals suspected of supplying logistics to terrorists in the North-East—among them, two members of the hybrid forces working alongside troops in counterinsurgency operations.
The arrests took place between April 26 and 29 during a coordinated military operation across Bama, Kukawa, and Madagali LGAs in Borno and Adamawa states. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, described the involvement of hybrid force members as a serious breach of trust.
Kangye expressed concern over what he called a betrayal and urged military commanders to increase awareness among personnel—especially hybrid forces—on the consequences of actions that undermine anti-insurgency efforts.
He said, “In a well-coordinated operation… troops intercepted four terrorists’ logistics suppliers. Sadly, two of them were confirmed to be members of the hybrid forces.”
In addition to the arrests, troops—backed by hybrid forces—conducted raids, clearance missions, and patrols in several areas including Gwoza, Dikwa, Bama, Chibok, Gujba, Geidam, and Yunusari. Several terrorists were neutralised, six kidnapped victims rescued, and various weapons, motorcycles, and bicycles recovered.
In the South-South, troops also made gains in the fight against oil theft, recovering over 86,000 litres of stolen crude, 72,000 litres of illegal diesel, and 2,600 litres of petrol. They also dismantled multiple illegal refining sites and seized vehicles, boats, tricycles, storage tanks, and phones used in the operations.
