Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a planned terrorist attack in Borno State following what security sources described as improved intelligence gathering and stronger inter-agency coordination in ongoing counterterrorism operations across the North East.
The troops successfully discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists near an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp and a military location in Ladari, thereby averting what could have resulted in significant casualties and damage.
Military sources said the operation formed part of intensified surveillance and clearance missions being conducted in vulnerable communities and strategic corridors within the theatre of operations.
In a related development, troops conducting clearance operations along the Ladari riverbanks recovered arms and ammunition abandoned by fleeing terrorists during sustained offensives. Items recovered included pistols, 9mm rounds and cartridges.
Security analysts noted that the latest successes further underscore the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and enhanced collaboration among security agencies and local support structures in the region.
Meanwhile, troops working in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) also arrested a suspected terrorist in Gubio.
The arrest, according to sources, followed coordinated intelligence tracking and community-based information sharing, which has continued to strengthen ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist cells and disrupt their logistics networks across the North East.
Operation HADIN KAI has in recent months sustained aggressive offensives against terrorist enclaves, with military authorities reiterating their commitment to denying insurgents freedom of movement and restoring lasting peace to affected communities.
