Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 25 Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a suspected foreign national along the Azir–Damboa road in Borno State.

Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 5:55 p.m. on Sept. 5 following a tip-off from local residents about the movement of a suspected foreigner along the route.

During preliminary questioning, the suspect reportedly identified himself as a national of the Republic of Cameroon.

He told the troops that he entered Nigeria through Taraba State and was travelling towards Niger State in search of artisanal work but lost his way.

The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation and necessary action, while authorities work to establish his identity, travel history and circumstances surrounding his presence in the area.

Troops arrest suspected foreign national along Azir–Damboa road in Borno

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion have arrested a suspected ISWAP member who was found loitering around Papa 7 location in Borno State.

Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:35 a.m. on Sept. 6 while troops were conducting picketing duties in the area.

The suspect was found with a gunshot wound and was taken into custody for questioning.

Preliminary interrogation reportedly indicated that the suspect had descended from Gava in the Mandara Mountains in search of medical attention.

Sources attributed his movement to the effects of sustained military pressure and psychological operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the area.

The suspect remains in military custody for further investigation, while security forces continue operations aimed at degrading terrorist groups and disrupting their activities in the Mandara Mountains.

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member with gunshot wound in Borno

Naval officer, driver arrested with 248 moulds of suspected cannabis in Rivers

By Zagazola Makama

PORT HARCOURT, Sept. 7, 2026: Operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol have arrested a Lieutenant serving with the Nigerian Navy, NNS Ogun, alongside a 51-year-old driver, Felix Dickson, over the alleged transportation of illicit drugs along the East-West Road in Rivers State.

Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were intercepted while conveying five large “Ghana-Must-Go” bags containing 248 moulds of suspected cannabis sativa, popularly known as “Scottish Loud.”

Dickson, a native of Owhe Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, was reportedly driving the vehicle from Lagos to Port Harcourt when the patrol team intercepted it.

According to a Situation Report, preliminary questioning indicated that Dickson allegedly told investigators that he was contracted by the naval officer to drive the vehicle and deliver the consignment to its intended destination in Port Harcourt.

The two suspects and the recovered exhibits have been taken into custody, while further investigation is ongoing to establish the source of the consignment and identify other persons who may be connected to the alleged drug trafficking network.

The development highlights continued efforts by security agencies to disrupt the movement of illicit substances and other criminal activities along major highways in the country.

Naval officer, driver arrested with 248 moulds of suspected cannabis in Rivers