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Operation Hadin Kai arrests Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in North-East Nigeria
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Operation Hadin Kai's Joint Task Force North East announced the arrest of several suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Lt Col Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for Operation Hadin Kai, stated that these successes were achieved under Operation Desert Sanity V. Intelligence-led and surveillance operations in Borno and Yobe states led to these arrests. Among those apprehended was Girema Aliko, 40, a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supplier, intercepted at Benisheikh Market while transporting 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit. Aliko reportedly confessed to supplying fuel and other logistics to terrorist elements. In a separate operation, Mohammed Bulama, 25, a suspected logistics supplier and informant, was arrested in Maiduguri. An absconded soldier, Private Umar Bema, was also apprehended in Maiduguri, with investigations linking him to criminal activities. Troops also arrested a suspected kidnapper in Biu Local Government Area and another suspected terrorist logistics supplier along the Gubio axis. In Adamawa State, two suspected ISWAP members were arrested. The military also reported a Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter surrendering with two children due to sustained military pressure. Additionally, troops discovered deserted terrorist enclaves and recovered ammunition in the Damboa axis, and 13 detainees were handed over for further investigation. Uba affirmed that these operations have significantly
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Spain's World Cup-winning team is scheduled to arrive in Madrid on Monday to a hero's welcome, with an estimated one million fans expected to greet them. The team, fresh from their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in East Rutherford, United States, is due to land at 12:50 pm 1050 GMT with the golden trophy. Following their arrival, the players are expected to be received by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. An open-top bus parade through central Madrid is planned to begin around 4:30 pm, traveling from near the Moncloa Palace to Cibeles Square, a traditional gathering point for Spanish national team celebrations. A ceremony involving the players will also be held at the square. Around one million people are anticipated to line the parade route, with 2,050 police officers and 400 Civil Guard personnel deployed for security. The triumph has ignited national pride in Spain, with many younger supporters not having witnessed the men's team win the World Cup since their previous title in 2010. Celebrations continued overnight across the country, with fans gathering in bars and fan zones, and pouring into the streets after the final whistle. The Spanish Royal Household congratulated the team on social media platform X, stating, "You have faced each challenge with the conviction of a great team and have carried the name of Spain to the very top."
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