Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered a large quantity of motorcycle spare parts and other items allegedly intended for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating within the Yunusari-Mobbar general area.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, following credible human intelligence on the movement of logistics supplies suspected to be destined for terrorist elements.
Acting on the intelligence, troops of 159 Battalion under Sector 2 OPHK, in conjunction with other security elements, mobilised a fighting patrol and intercepted the suspected logistics consignment at Gumsa Bridge in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The operation and recoveries were disclosed by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI.
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Items recovered include large quantities of 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, fuel-related components and other motorcycle spare parts.
Troops also recovered 145 pairs of footwear and two Tecno Android phones, among other items.
The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the 27th Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
The interception represents another effort by troops to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny terrorist elements supplies required to sustain their activities.
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist support networks across the North East Theatre and encouraged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
