Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have intercepted two pick-up vans conveying logistics supplies suspected to be meant for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
The operation, carried out in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), followed credible human intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi in Yobe State towards the Magumeri area of Borno State. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, troops deployed tactically along the identified route and successfully intercepted the vehicles.
Items recovered from the intercepted vans include two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, two nylons of garri, assorted adult and children clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones, and cash in various denominations.
The drivers conveying the items, alongside the recovered materials, are currently in military custody for further interrogation. According to the military, the process will help determine the extent of their involvement and support ongoing counter-terrorism investigations.
The interception highlighted the effectiveness of intelligence-driven operations and the sustained cooperation between troops and local security partners in disrupting terrorist logistics networks in the North-East.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI reaffirmed their resolve to deny terrorists freedom of movement, cut off their supply chains, and ensure the safety and security of law-abiding citizens across the region.
