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PHOTOS: Troops intercept woman and 2-year-old child allegedly heading to terrorist enclave in Borno
Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a 20-year-old woman and her two-year-old child while she was allegedly attempting to make her way into a terrorist-held enclave near the Mandara Mountains in Borno State.
Intelligence sources said that the woman, identified as Aisha Idrisa, was arrested at about 3:50 p.m. on July 4, 2026 by troops conducting picketing duty along the Gwoza–Pulka Road.
The sources said she was intercepted near the foothills of the Mandara Mountains, an area known to harbour remnants of terrorist groups operating along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
She was accompanied by her two-year-old child, Musbahu Christopher, at the time of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspect included an Itel mobile phone, an extra battery, and some personal clothing.
During preliminary questioning, Aisha reportedly claimed that she was heading to her farm.
However, intelligence available to the troops suggested she was attempting to gain access to a terrorist enclave, prompting her arrest for further investigation.
She is currently in the custody of the 26 Task Force Brigade for further interrogation and other necessary actions.
Security sources said the interception forms part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to block movement routes used by insurgents and their collaborators, particularly around the Mandara Mountains, where troops have sustained clearance and surveillance operations.
They added that while the overall security situation across the theatre remains relatively calm, it is still unpredictable, with troops maintaining a high level of vigilance and operational readiness.
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PHOTOS: “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts: Suspects arrested for alleged thuggery, drug possession – Borno police
The Borno State Police Command has clarified that five suspects arrested in Maiduguri were not prosecuted for wearing “Tinubu Must Go,” T-shirts.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 following public reactions to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects.
According to the PPRO, the suspects were arrested over allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and possession of drug substances.
The Command distances the arrests and prosecution from political discrimination, insisting that the Nigeria Police Force is a professional, non-partisan institution and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of political affiliation or viewpoint. Nigeriancultural events
“The attention of the Borno State Police Command has been drawn to the viral reports and widespread public discourse concerning the arrest and subsequent prosecution of five suspects in connection with allegations of inciting disturbance, breach of public peace, thuggery and being in possession of drug substance,” the statement read.
“Brief of the Case:On 25 September, 2026, at about 1800hrs, officers of the Command, while on a routine township patrol around West End Roundabout area Maiduguri, apprehended five suspects allegedly involved in conduct capable of causing public disturbance.
“The suspects were found in possession of 15 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 100 tablets suspected to be D5, one shisha pot, one Scissors, two T-shirts bearing the inscription “Tinubu Must Go.”
“The suspects were subsequently subjected to preliminary investigation, during which statements were obtained from them.
“Upon completion of the initial investigation, the case was charged to court.
“The Command wishes to categorically state that the Nigeria Police Force is a professional, non-partisan institution and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of political affiliation or viewpoint. Nigeriancultural events
“The Command remains committed to the protection of fundamental human rights, the rule of law, due process, accountability and transparency in the discharge of its responsibilities.
“The Command further emphasizes that the decision to charge the matter before a competent court is intended to allow the appropriate judicial process to take its course.
“Members of the public are therefore urged to rely on verified information and allow the court to determine the matter based on the facts and evidence presented before it.
“The Borno State Police Command remains committed to professionalism, impartiality, accountability and the protection of lives and property.”
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The suspects were identified as Zion Danjuma, 20; Looji Augustine, 18; and Isah Mohammed, 23.
The sources said the suspects were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and appropriate action.
In a separate operation at about 10:20 a.m. the same day, troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, raided a suspected criminal hideout in Shen village, also in Jos South LGA.
During the operation, the troops arrested a 42-year-old suspect identified as Abdullahi Abdullahi.
The suspect has been profiled by the security forces for further action as investigations continue.
The operations are part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt criminal activities and strengthen security across communities in the Jos South axis.
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