Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian Army soldier who was declared wanted over allegations of supplying military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal groups.
The suspect, identified as 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, Lagos, was arrested on July 25, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m. by troops of the 7 Provost Group in Maiduguri following what the military described as credible human intelligence.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, the soldier had already been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on July 23, 2026, over the same allegations.
The military said the suspect was apprehended at Jidari Bus Stop in Maiduguri while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon.
“The suspect, 23NA/84/1939 Private Mohammed Yusuf of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, Lagos, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on 25 July 2026 by troops of 7 Provost Group, following credible human intelligence.
“He had been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on 23 July 2026 over the same allegations. The suspect was apprehended at Jidari Bus Stop, Maiduguri, while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon,”Captain Goni said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the soldier allegedly absconded from his unit on July 7, 2026, before relocating to Maiduguri, where he reportedly went into hiding in the Gomari Costain area of Jere Local Government Area with the help of an associate.
The military disclosed that the suspect is currently being held by the 7 Provost Group, where further investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of his alleged activities and identify any accomplices.
Operation HADIN KAI reiterated its commitment to tackling terrorism and internal misconduct, stressing that no individual would be protected from prosecution regardless of their position.
“Operation HADIN KAI reiterates that there is no safe haven for individuals who support terrorism or any form of criminality, irrespective of their status. The military remains resolute in upholding professionalism, accountability and the highest standards of integrity in the conduct of ongoing counter-insurgency operations,” the statement partly read.
The military also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that public cooperation remains vital to restoring lasting peace and security across the region.
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