Foreign Mercenaries Fuel Terror in Nigeria: Theatre Commander Reveals Drone Warfare, Pakistani Arms Dealers Arrested
Foreign Mercenaries Escalate Terror War in Northeast – Military Raises Alarm Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, has revealed that foreign mercenaries are intensifying terrorism in Northeast Nigeria by providing drone warfare training, advanced bomb-making, and arms trafficking to Boko Haram and ISWAP. The disclosure came during a media tour of the Maiduguri operational theater on Wednesday. Key Revelations: Mercenary Tactics Exposed Drone Warfare: Terror groups now deploy armed drones for attacks, refining tactics under mercenary guidance. IED Sophistication: Advanced bomb traps target troops and civilians. Arms Network: Four Pakistani nationals arrested for arms trafficking to terrorists. "Foreign mercenaries facilitate tactical and strategic training, escalating casualties and equipment losses."― Gen. Abubakar Evidence: Cross-Border Terror Network Pakistani Connection: Initial investigations confirm detained Pakistanis ran arms supply chains. Training Camps: Mercenaries teach coordinated assaults, increasing troop fatalities. Tech Transfer: Drones and electronic surveillance tools now […]