Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully intercepted suspected logistics suppliers linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, recovering a cache of food items and medical supplies.
The operation, which took place in Damboa Local Government Area, was revealed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post shared on X on Wednesday night.
According to the report, the interception occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine farm protection patrol conducted by troops of the 19 Battalion (Motorised) in collaboration with the 25 Brigade Garrison.
During the patrol along Kauji Road, troops reportedly sighted two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to terrorist groups. Upon noticing the advancing soldiers, the suspects abandoned their bicycles and fled into the surrounding bush.
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Despite efforts by the troops to pursue them, the suspects managed to escape.
Items recovered at the scene included two bicycles, five cartons of energy drinks, one carton of milk, one carton of soft drinks, two cartons of veterinary medicines, and a blue canopy.
Security sources confirmed that all recovered materials have been taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
The interception highlights ongoing efforts by Nigerian troops to disrupt the supply chains sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East region.
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