Soldiers arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers, others in Borno

Nigerian troops operating under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have made significant arrests of suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno State. These successes are part of the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts under Operation Desert Sanity V, aimed at disrupting terrorist and criminal networks in the North-East.

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These include the arrest of terrorists and their collaborators, disruption of logistics supply networks, recovery of arms and ammunition, and consolidation of overall security gains in the North East.

Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Operation HADIN KAI, stated that sustained operational momentum has led to major breakthroughs. These include apprehending terrorists and their collaborators, dismantling logistics supply chains, recovering arms and ammunition, and consolidating security gains. Intelligence-led operations and surveillance across Borno and Yobe states were crucial in identifying and arresting several individuals linked to terrorist logistics.

Among those arrested was Girema Aliko, 40, identified as a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supplier. Troops intercepted him at Benisheikh Market in Borno State while he was transporting 30 liters of Premium Motor Spirit. Preliminary interrogation revealed his confession to supplying fuel and other logistics to terrorist elements. In a separate incident, Mohammed Bulama, 25, another suspected logistics supplier and informant, was apprehended in Maiduguri. Investigations reportedly established his links with terrorist groups.

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During preliminary interrogation, he confessed to supplying fuel and other logistics to terrorist elements.

The military also apprehended Private Umar Bema, who had deserted his unit with his personal weapon. He was arrested in Maiduguri and is linked to criminal activities, including robbery, during his absence. His rifle and magazines were recovered, and he remains in custody pending further investigation and military action. Furthermore, a suspected kidnapper and member of a criminal syndicate was arrested in Biu Local Government Area. This suspect confessed to involvement in kidnapping, cattle rustling, and other criminal activities, also revealing connections between criminal gangs and terrorist groups.

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Preliminary investigations reportedly established links between the suspect and terrorist elements.

In another successful operation along the Gubio axis, troops arrested a suspected terrorist logistics supplier who was transporting large quantities of food items allegedly intended for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters. These arrests demonstrate the ongoing commitment of security forces to combating terrorism and related criminal activities in the North-East region of Nigeria.

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His rifle and magazines were recovered and he remains in custody pending further investigation and military action.