OPERATION HADIN KAI CLARIFIES OF UNKNOWN STATUS OF INDIVIDUAL PREVIOUSLY ARRESTED, REPORTED AS TERROR SUSPECT

 ..As The Operation Reaffirm Commitment To Professionalism 

Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) says it has identified the individual seen and intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion during an exploitation operation following the attack at Cross Kauwa as Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi.

This is coming after contrary reports published in some sections of the media on 14 July 2026 regarding the individual intercepted by troops of 68 Battalion.

Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer , Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI who disclosed this in a press statement said in view of the prevailing security environment and the exploitation of border corridors by terrorist elements for movement and logistics, troops acted in accordance with established operational procedures by taking him into custody for profiling and further investigation.

He said comprehensive intelligence assessments and other investigative processes did not establish that the individual has any affiliation to any known terrorist group. Investigations further confirmed that he is a resident of Shattu Anguba Village in Bosso, Republic of Niger who engages in camel rearing beyond the River Komadougou.

Operation HADIN KAI has consequently cleared the individual of any terrorist links. The Theatre Command reiterates that all persons intercepted under suspicious circumstances during military operations are subjected to due process and appropriate security screening to ensure that innocent civilians are distinguished from terrorist elements.

Captain Goni reiterates that Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in denying terrorists freedom of action while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.