Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State….
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Modu Rayami, was arrested on July 27 by troops of the 149 Battalion (Motorised), Gubio, working alongside Hybrid Forces and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
Military sources said the operation followed credible intelligence linking the suspect to the supply of fuel and food items to terrorists operating along the Binduldul–Kareto axis.
“The suspect was arrested at Zowo village while in possession of supplies believed to be destined for insurgents,” the sources said.
Recovered items included five jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), two jerrycans of palm oil, one bag each of salt, pepper and garri, six bags of flour, seven bags of sugar, a sack of soft drinks and a mobile phone.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to supplying fuel and food items to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters operating in the Binduldul–Kareto corridor,” the military sources added.
The suspect and the recovered items are currently in military custody pending further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The operation was completed without incident, and the troops returned safely to base. It is part of sustained intelligence-driven operations aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics networks and denying insurgents access to fuel, food and other critical supplies across the North-East,” the sources said.
