Troops nab Sudanese terrorist, illegal immigrant in Borno

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a suspected Sudanese terrorist and an alleged illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Operation’s spokesperson, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Goni said the operation was carried out by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion at about 11:48 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, as part of ongoing intelligence driven operations in the North-East.

Goni stated: “During the operation, troops arrested one Musa Fashir, 32 years old Sudanese national suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter and collaborator.

“Preliminary intelligence indicates that the suspect has established links with terrorist elements, further highlighting attempts by foreign actors to support insurgent activities in the region.”

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He revealed that the troops also apprehended a 36-year-old woman, Mary Florence, who claimed to be an illegal immigrant from Ghana.

“The circumstances surrounding her presence in the area, as well as the authenticity of her claims are currently under investigation,” Goni added.

Goni said both suspects are in military custody undergoing preliminary profiling and interrogation to establish their identities, determine the extent of their activities, and ascertain any possible links to terrorist or transnational criminal networks.