The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of four security personnel, including two hybrid force members, for aiding terrorists in the North-East.
According to the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, the hybrid forces were arrested during operations from April 26 to 29 across Bama, Kukawa, and Madagali LGAs.
He said they were part of the four terrorist logistics suppliers arrested by the troops.
Kangye expressed concern over the betrayal and warned commanders to sensitise their personnel against acts that could sabotage ongoing military efforts.
“In a well-coordinated operation conducted from 26–29 April 2025 in Bama, Kukawa, and Madagali LGAs of Borno and Adamawa States, troops intercepted four terrorists’ logistics suppliers. Sadly, two of them were confirmed to be members of the hybrid forces.”
Commanders are therefore to sensitise hybrid forces personnel to desist from colluding with or encouraging terrorist acts capable of sabotaging our operations,” Kangye said.
In another operation, Kangye said troops, in conjunction with hybrid forces, carried out offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids, and clearance missions in Gwoza, Dikwa, Bama, Chibok, Gujba, Geidam, and Yunusari Local Government Areas.
He added that several terrorists were neutralized during the operations, six kidnapped victims were rescued, and large quantities of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and bicycles were recovered.
In the South-South, Kangye reported that troops made significant progress in tackling oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta.
According to him, over 86,000 litres of stolen crude oil, 72,000 litres of illegally refined diesel, and more than 2,600 litres of petrol were recovered.
Troops also dismantled numerous illegal refining sites and confiscated boats, storage tanks, tricycles, mobile phones, and seven vehicles.
