Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested several suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State, as part of intensified counter-terrorism operations across Nigeria’s North-East.
The arrests were disclosed on Thursday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, who said the successes were recorded under the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity V.
According to Uba, the operations driven by intelligence gathering and surveillance
led to major breakthroughs, including the disruption of terrorist supply chains, arrest of collaborators, and recovery of arms and ammunition.
Among those apprehended was a 40-year-old suspect, Girema Aliko, arrested at Benisheikh Market while attempting to transport 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit. He reportedly confessed to supplying fuel and other logistics to terrorist groups.
In a separate operation, troops arrested another suspect, Mohammed Bulama, 25, in the Muna Garage area of Maiduguri. Preliminary investigations linked him to terrorist informant activities.
The military also arrested an absconded soldier, Private Umar Bema, who allegedly deserted his unit with a weapon. He was apprehended in Maiduguri, with authorities linking him to criminal activities, including robbery. His rifle and ammunition were recovered.
Further operations led to the arrest of a suspected kidnapper in Biu Local Government Area, who reportedly confessed to involvement in kidnapping and cattle rustling, as well as connections between criminal gangs and terrorist networks.
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Another suspect was intercepted along the Gubio axis while transporting large quantities of food items believed to be intended for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters.
In Adamawa State, troops working alongside local hunters arrested two suspected ISWAP members who reportedly confessed to participating in attacks and abductions across Borno and Adamawa.
Meanwhile, a fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter surrendered with two children in the Kukawa axis, citing sustained military pressure.
Troops also uncovered deserted terrorist enclaves in the Damboa axis, recovering rocket-propelled grenade bombs and PKT ammunition.
The military confirmed that 13 detainees have been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and prosecution.
Uba noted that the cumulative impact of the operations has significantly weakened terrorist networks, disrupted their logistics base, and reduced their operational capacity.
He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining the offensive and restoring lasting peace, security, and economic stability across the North-East region.
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