Troops  arrest 12 more suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in borno, total hits 53 in one week

 By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 12 additional suspected terrorist logistics suppliers at Gubio market in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

A military source said the suspects were apprehended on Sunday afternoon during a targeted operation aided by credible intelligence and a concealed informant.

The latest arrest brings to 53 the number of suspected terrorist logisticians, couriers and informants captured within the past one week as part of intensified logistics strangulation operations by the theatre command.

According to the source, the sustained operations are aimed at dismantling supply chains sustaining Boko Haram and ISWAP elements across the North-East.

“The operation in Gubio market was intelligence-driven and executed seamlessly, leading to the arrest of the suspects without incident,” the source said.

He noted that preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects played various roles in the supply and movement of items for terrorist groups operating in the region.

The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation by relevant intelligence units.

The source added that the ongoing operations have significantly disrupted terrorist logistics networks, contributing to the relatively calm but unpredictable security situation within the theatre.

He reaffirmed that troops’ morale and combat readiness remain high, with sustained efforts to deny terrorists freedom of action and access to essential supplies.