Troops Arrest Female Ghanaian, Sudanese Over Links to Terrorists in Borno

Troops of Sector 4, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested two foreign nationals during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Lassa, located within the Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area in Borno State.

According to the military, one of the suspects, 32-year-old Sudanese national Musa Fashir, is believed to have possible connections with terrorist operatives based on preliminary intelligence. Security agencies are currently conducting further investigations to establish the nature and extent of his alleged involvement.

The operation also led to the arrest of 36-year-old Mary Florence, a woman who identified herself as an undocumented immigrant from the Republic of Ghana. Military authorities said they are verifying her identity and investigating the circumstances surrounding her presence in the area.

Both individuals remain in military custody, where they are being profiled and questioned as part of ongoing efforts to confirm their identities and determine whether they have any links to terrorist organizations for transnational criminal networks.

The military stated that the arrests underscore the success of intelligence-based operations aimed at dismantling terrorist support structures, preventing the movement of foreign fighters, and strengthening security across the North-East. Investigations are still ongoing.