Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested eight suspects in connection with the Gamboru Market Mosque suicide bombing in Adamawa State.
The arrests followed a coordinated cordon-and-search operation carried out in the Yan Lemo area of Mubi South Local Government Area in the early hours of January 5, 2026, after sustained surveillance on identified locations linked to the attack.
The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement issued by its Media Information Officer, Lt Col Sani Uba, on Monday.
According to the statement, eight suspects were apprehended during the operation, including two principal suspects believed to be key facilitators within the suicide bombing network.
The statement said a search of the suspects’ residence led to the recovery of cash, mobile phones, identification documents, ATM cards, jewellery and other personal effects, which are currently undergoing forensic analysis to support ongoing investigations.
It added that a suspect already in custody positively identified the two principal suspects as individuals who supplied materials used in preparing the improvised explosive device used for the attack, while other occupants of the residence were also linked to the network.
The statement further said all the suspects remain in military custody and are undergoing detailed interrogation to facilitate further intelligence recovery before being transferred for continued investigation.
In a related development, the statement said troops intercepted a large consignment of suspected terrorists’ logistics in Mayo Nguli, Maiha Local Government Area of Adamawa State, on January 4, 2026.
It stated that the troops seized 45 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit, with a total volume of about 1,125 litres, suspected to have been smuggled for terrorist use.
According to the statement, the suppliers fled on sighting the troops, abandoning the petroleum products, which are now in military custody pending further action. No casualty was recorded during the operation.
The statement said the operations underscored the military’s resolve to dismantle terrorist networks, disrupt logistics and supply chains, prevent future attacks and bring perpetrators and collaborators of terrorism to justice, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies.
