The Nigerian military has apprehended four Pakistani nationals suspected of having links to terrorist activities and illegal arms trafficking within the country. The arrests were made in the North-East region amid heightened counter-terrorism operations under Operation Hadin Kai.
Speaking to defence correspondents during a field briefing on Wednesday, Theatre Commander Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar disclosed that preliminary investigations indicate the suspects were actively involved in providing arms and tactical training to extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP.
“The infiltration of foreign mercenaries in our operations area has significantly escalated the threat posed by terrorist groups,” Abubakar stated. “Our initial findings suggest these Pakistani nationals were facilitating the use of advanced tactics, including drone surveillance and IED fabrication, to attack military personnel.”
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The commander emphasized the growing danger of international involvement in Nigeria’s insurgency, calling for an urgent global response. “This alarming trend calls for an immediate coordinated response, including enhanced intelligence and border security cooperation,” he said.
He also stressed that the war being fought is not merely against the armed forces but against the sovereignty of Nigeria itself. “These terrorists are attacking Nigeria, not just our military,” he added, urging the nation to recognize and support the efforts of troops serving under extreme conditions.
Abubakar praised the resilience and commitment of Nigerian soldiers in the fight against terrorism and called on the media and the public to recognize their sacrifices.
The development adds to concerns about foreign influence in domestic insurgencies and highlights the pressing need for international collaboration to curtail cross-border terrorism networks.
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