By ZAKAA LAZARUS
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have arrested 2 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.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni.
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 swiftly 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 of Yobe State.
Items recovered during the operation 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. Also recovered were 145 pairs of footwear and 2 Tecno Android phones amongst others.
The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to 27 Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
The successful interception represents another effort by troops to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny them critical supplies required to sustain their activities.
The Joint Task Force (North East) OPHK reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist support networks across the North East Theatre. It urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
