Wanted Soldier Arrested While Fleeing To Cameroon

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a Nigerian soldier declared wanted over the alleged supply of military accoutrements to terrorists while he was allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon.

The suspect, Private Mohammed Yusuf, attached to the Nigerian Army Ordnance Kits Factory, Lagos, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Jidari Bus Stop in Maiduguri following what the military described as credible intelligence.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, Yusuf had been declared wanted on July 23, 2026, over allegations of illegally supplying military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements.

Goni said the soldier allegedly absconded from his unit on July 7, 2026, before relocating to Maiduguri, where he reportedly went into hiding in the Gomari Costain area of Jere Local Government Area with the assistance of an associate.

“The suspect was apprehended at Jidari Bus Stop, Maiduguri, while allegedly attempting to flee to the Republic of Cameroon,” the statement read.

The military said the arrest followed an intelligence-driven operation targeting criminal support networks aiding insurgents in the North East.

It added that the suspect is currently in the custody of the 7 Provost Group, where investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of his alleged activities and identify possible accomplices.

The military reiterated its commitment to professionalism, accountability and national security, stressing that “there is no safe haven for individuals who support terrorism or any form of criminality, irrespective of their status.”

It also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-insurgency operations.