By Deborah Nnamdi
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, 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 interception followed credible intelligence indicating the movement of the items from Dapchi in Yobe State towards the Magumeri general area of Borno. The information prompted a coordinated military response to disrupt the suspected supply route.
In a statement issued in Maiduguri by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sani Uba said troops, working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), swiftly deployed tactically and intercepted the vehicles along the identified route.
Items recovered during the operation included 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’s clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones and cash of various denominations.
Lt. Col. Uba said the drivers of the vehicles, along with the recovered items, are currently in military custody for further interrogation to establish the extent of their involvement and to support ongoing counter-terrorism investigations.
He reaffirmed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai remain committed to denying terrorists freedom of movement, disrupting their supply chains, and ensuring the safety and security of law-abiding citizens across the North-East.
