Information minister Mohammed Idris commended the military and other security forces for their collaborative efforts.
Mr Babafemi said the suspect was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday, August 1, with the illicit consignment.
According to the source, several terrorists had been killed and apprehended from July 30 to August 2.
He said the initiative supports Pillar Two of Borno’s 25-Year Development Plan and 10-Year Strategic Transformation Framework.
“This is two years into his administration, and we are at the foundation with over 20 ministers and others to narrate all the promises fulfilled,” Mr Idris.
The NAF spokesman added that the operations also reinforced the value of intelligence-driven air power missions in modern counter-terrorism operations.
Mr Muhammad said those who died comprised five male adults, one female, two male children, and one female child.
Mr Tinubu announced this on Thursday during an expanded FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of Mr Buhari.
The operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between July 4 and 9.
The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed several terrorists in recent operations, and more than a dozen of the insurgents’ family members have surrendered.
