The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation in Borno State.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, made the confirmation on behalf of the military high command, on Friday.
Ma.-Gen Kangye, however, didn’t disclose the identity of the foreigner, but said the individual, who claimed to be a miner, is currently in military’s custody and undergoing interrogation.
The arrest of the Chinese national came less than a week after the military announced the arrest of four Pakistani, allegedly involved in training terrorists, in the Northeat.
While questioning Kangye the suspect’s presence in an area under military operation, Gen. Kangye added that five terrorists logistics suppliers were also arrested during the operation.
The Defence Spokesman assured journalists that a full investigation is underway to determine the suspect’s intentions and possible links to insurgent groups.
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👉 JOIN GISTSMATE WHATSAPP CHANNELHe said, “Troops arrested five terrorists logistics suppliers, collaborators, and a Chinese national claiming to be a miner during well-coordinated operations conducted in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of Borno State, as well as Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State between 5 and 7 June 2025.
“Anybody that is caught, just like you know with criminals, they will just deny involvement. But the question is: what brought him there at the time of arrest? Why was he in an operational area where our troops were conducting operations?”
“The Chinese national has been detained and is undergoing interrogation. Once the investigation is concluded, we will furnish the public with full details—why he was there, how he was arrested, and whether he had accomplices.”
Kangye dismissed claims that troops are often slow in responding to distress calls during attacks, especially in remote communities.
Kangye described the allegation as misleading, noting that logistical realities such as difficult terrain and the need for coordination affect response times.
He said: “People must understand that our troops are not in every village. Sometimes, incidents occur 10 to 15 kilometres from the nearest military base. Before deployment, the appropriate subunit must be identified, a commander appointed, and vehicles and supplies secured. All of this takes time.”
Kangye maintained that all distress calls are being addressed and assured the public of the military’s commitment to protecting citizens and neutralizing threats.
“Let’s not rush to label our troops as slow. They are working under tough conditions, and I can assure you—they respond when called upon,” he said.
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