Troops intercept suspected terrorist’ logistics supplier in Borno

News Troops intercept suspected terrorist’ logistics supplier in Borno Published on April 23, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a quantity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, concealed in a tricycle in Borno State. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X. Makama stated that the suspect was apprehended at about 9:10 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 159 Battalion at a checkpoint within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, the suspect was reportedly conveying PMS concealed in 15 sacks, disguised with bags of sachet water in an attempt to evade detection. He added that preliminary investigations indicated that the consignment was being transported to Kanama town and neighbouring communities around Dikwa and Bultuwa, areas believed to be within terrorist influence. The security expert further noted that items recovered from the suspect include a mobile phone and the sum of N34,950. “The suspect and recovered exhibits are in military custody for further investigation and necessary action. Don't Miss Troops destroy suspected terrorist camp in Zamfara operation You may like Troops destroy suspected terrorist camp in Zamfara operation Reps urge FG to deploy troops to Borno, Kaduna over increasing attacks Troops arrest four suspects, recover motorcycles in Zamfara Twelve victims escape Boko Haram captivity in Borno Nigerian troops neutralize ISWAP commander, fighters in Borno Insecurity: Ensure all bandits are eliminated – Sani charges Nigerian troops

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