Troops Arrest Boko Haram, ISWAP Logistics Suppliers, Intercept 20 Terrorists’ Family Members

• Operation HADIN KAI troops have arrested four suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Yobe and Borno states while intercepting 20 suspected family members of JAS terrorists fleeing intensified military offensives in the North-East.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested four suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) collaborators in separate intelligence-led operations across Yobe and Borno states, while also intercepting 20 suspected family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists fleeing ongoing military offensives.

The Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, describing the operations as another major success in the military’s campaign against insurgency in the North-East.

According to the statement, troops of the 159 Battalion under Sector 2 arrested two suspected Boko Haram collaborators during a cordon-and-search operation in Geidam, Yobe State, following credible intelligence.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly supplied hard drugs and other logistics to Boko Haram fighters, helping to sustain insurgent operations in the area.

Items recovered from the suspects included a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp, multiple mobile phones, power banks, knives, scissors, torchlights, cigarette rolls, lighters, Pregabalin capsules, Piscof syrup, identity cards, ATM cards and ₦14,530 in cash.

In a separate operation carried out around 3:30 p.m. the same day, troops of Sector 3 Garrison, working alongside the 242 Reconnaissance Battalion, arrested two suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers in Monguno, Borno State, after sustained surveillance of terrorist supply routes.

During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to transporting food items and other supplies to ISWAP fighters operating in Kwatan Dowoshi Village in Kukawa Local Government Area.

Recovered exhibits included 11 cartons and 192 sachets of assorted biscuits, one carton of Peak milk, 10 mudu of sugar, nine bars of Viva soap, six headlamps, two bags and 16 rolls of sachet garri, three packs of lighters, two Tecno button phones, one assault knife, one charm belt, four prayer beads, six packs of herbal medicine and ₦6,600 in cash.

In another development, troops of the 222 Battalion intercepted 20 suspected family members of JAS terrorists during a routine patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

The group comprised nine women, two men, eight female minors and one male minor, who reportedly fled their enclave following intensified military operations against terrorist hideouts.

According to the military, the individuals told investigators they escaped from Gezuwa after troops launched an offensive against their settlement.

The intercepted group has since been handed over to the 21 Military Intelligence Regiment for profiling and further investigation.

The military said all arrested suspects and recovered items have been transferred to the appropriate Military Intelligence units for further action.

Operation HADIN KAI noted that the successful operations highlight the effectiveness of its intelligence-driven strategy aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics, dismantling support networks and cutting off insurgents from critical supplies.

The military also reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters while urging Nigerians to continue providing credible and timely intelligence to security agencies.