Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected suppliers of logistics to terrorist groups and recovered a large consignment of motorcycle spare parts and other items allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP elements operating in Yobe State.
The operation was carried out on Tuesday following credible intelligence regarding the movement of suspected terrorist logistics. Troops of 159 Battalion under Sector 2, in collaboration with other security personnel, mobilised a fighting patrol and intercepted the consignment at Gumsa Bridge in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Among the items recovered were motorcycle tyres, crankshafts, oil seals, traffic indicators, acceleration and clutch cables, bearings, brake components, gaskets, piston kits, chains and sprockets, speedometers, clutch plates, rocker arms, CDI units, coils, rectifiers and other motorcycle spare parts. Security forces also recovered 145 pairs of footwear and two Tecno Android phones.
The Acting Military Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Mohammed Goni, said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to the 27 Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
The Joint Task Force described the interception as another significant effort to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny insurgents access to supplies needed to sustain their activities. It also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-East.
