Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service (NN SBS), have arrested three suspected Lakurawa terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Kebbi State.

The development was contained in a post shared on Friday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.

According to Makama, the suspects were arrested at about 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 21, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of the Combat Service Intelligence Brigade (CSIB) VII deployed at Kangiwa Village in Arewa Local Government Area of the state.

Makama, citing security sources, said the three suspects were believed to be serving as informants and logistics suppliers for members of the Lakurawa terrorist group operating within the area.

He added that the suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Division in Kangiwa for further investigation and possible prosecution.

According to the security sources, the operation forms part of sustained intelligence-driven efforts to dismantle the support networks sustaining terrorist groups, including their informants and logistics suppliers, across the North-West.

Operatives of the Jesse Division in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State, alongside community youths have arrested a twenty-eight(28)year old notorious cultist, Oghenebuba Mamatime who has been on the Command’s wanted list for allegedly shooting a victim.

The suspect was arrested on the 2nd of July 2026 along Ujomi road, Jesse Town after shooting the victim on 21/07/2026 at about 1700hrs.

The Police also recovered from the suspect, three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) locally made single-barrelled gun.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri.

He said, “Acting on a complaint received from one man (name withheld), who stated that he was shot by one Oghenebuba Mamatime, on 21/07/2026 at about 1700hrs, operatives of Jesse Division in a combined effort with some community youths in Jesse, arrested one Oghenebuba Mamatime ‘m’ aged 28yrs, a notorious cultist and member of Eiye Confraternity, who has been on the command wanted list for allegedly shooting the victim on 02/07/2026 along Ujomi Road, Jesse Town.

“Upon arrest of the suspect, three (3) locally made pistols and one (1) locally made single-barrelled gun were recovered from the suspect. 

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, who is a member of the Eiye confraternity, was unhappy with the victim over his decision to quit cultism, and in a bid to force him into the confraternity, an argument ensued which led to the shooting.

“The suspect is in custody, and investigation is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, CP Yemi Oyeniyi have commended the synergy between operatives of Jesse Division and the community youths in the fight against cultism and other vices. 

He admonished them to maintain the synergy, which should not be limited to cultism but should be extended to drug abuse, kidnapping and other serious crimes in their locality. 

CP Oyeniyi also advised members of the public, particularly the youths, to shun all forms of cult-related activities. 

Troops of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation.

In a statement on Friday, Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, said the operation was conducted on July 23, 2026, at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.

The statement said that, following credible information on the activities of the suspected criminal elements, troops of the 233 Battalion, deployed at the Damaturu Military Cantonment, carried out the operation and recovered three locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, one locally made pistol, assorted ammunition, and four mobile phones believed to be linked to the suspects’ criminal activities.

“The suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further investigation to ascertain their involvement in kidnapping and other related criminal activities,” the statement said.

The troops remain resolute in their commitment to denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action across the North East through sustained intelligence-driven operations.

The statement urged members of the general public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest security agency.

“Timely and credible information from law-abiding citizens remains critical to ongoing efforts to safeguard communities and enhance security across the region,” the statement further added.