Arise News· 4h ago· 1 min read
The military has cleared a foreign national who was arrested during an exploitation operation by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), confirming that investigations found no evidence linking him to any terrorist group.
The clarification followed media reports published on 14 July 2026 concerning an individual intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion during an exploitation operation after the terrorist attack at Cross Kauwa.
In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, identified the individual as Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi.
According to the statement, the suspect was taken into custody in line with established operational procedures, given the prevailing security situation and the frequent use of border corridors by terrorist elements for movement and logistics.
“In view of…
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