Nigerian Troops Foil Terror Plot, Arrest Two Suspects in Taraba

Egyptian security forces thwarted a terrorist plot in Cairo during a raid that resulted in the deaths of two suspected militants and one civilian. Meanwhile, Nigerian Army troops of the 6 Brigade under Operation Whirl Stroke foiled a coordinated terrorist attack in Taraba State by arresting two suspects, Felix Myina and Abubakar Yusuf, in separate intelligence-led operations. Myina is identified as a senior member of a notorious bandit and kidnapping syndicate operating under a criminal kingpin known as Mcianan or 'Yellow,' linked to attacks along the Jootar–Wukari route. Yusuf, a suspected ISWAP member, was apprehended while performing rituals believed to be aimed at 'spiritually tying' the town to facilitate terrorist access. Both suspects are currently in military custody and assisting with investigations. Nigerian military officials have commended the troops' vigilance and urged the public to remain alert and cooperative with security forces to maintain peace and stability.