- Safiu Kehinde
Troops attached to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East), also known as Operation HADIN KAI, has arrested five suspects linked to the unlawful use of firearms during a wedding ceremony in Borno state.
The troops, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended the suspects in the Ngomari general area.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Operation HADIN KAI’s spokesperson. Lt. Col. Uba Sani, the incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on 4 April, 2026.
A group of vigilantes later identified as members of an escorts team attached to the Chairman of a Local Government Areahad reportedly engaged in sporadic firing into the air during a wedding celebration at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Teachers Staff Quarters.
The reckless act led to the death of a young girl.
Acting swiftly, troops traced and apprehended five suspects identified as Muhammad Husaini (28), Abba Jiddu (25), Abba Kolo Mohammed (20), Ali Adam (20), and Nura Mohammed (18).
According to Uba, the suspects are currently in custody and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with extant laws.
While condemning the act, the Command reiterated that Civilian Joint Task Force are not permitted to use firearms indsicriminately.
“The Theatre Command strongly condemns the act, describing it as highly unprofessional, unauthorised, and a clear violation of established regulations governing the handling and use of firearms.
“It reiterated that the Civilian Joint Task Force operates strictly as a support group and is not permitted to engage in indiscriminate use of firearms under any circumstances, particularly within civilian environments.” Uba wrlte.
The Command’s spokesperspn further disclosed that comprehensive investigation has been initiated in collaboration with relevant state authorities.