During an intelligence-led operation in Borno State’s Gubio Local Government Area, troops from Operation HADIN KAI apprehended a suspected logistical supplier to Boko Haram/ISWAP militants.
Zagazola Makama, a security specialist, confirmed this in a statement posted on X.
According to Zagazola, the operation was carried out on July 15 at approximately 3:00 p.m. by forces from the 149th Battalion in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), based on credible human intelligence.
The suspect, identified as Ali Umar, 23, was apprehended while reportedly carrying out logistics for terrorists operating along the Binduldul-Kareto route.
He stated that things discovered from the suspect included a Volkswagen Golf with registration number BO KGG 268AA and a Tecno mobile phone.
According to him, during the preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in the area.
“The suspect is currently in the custody of the 149th Battalion for further investigation and other necessary actions.”
“The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt the supply chains sustaining insurgent activities across the North-East,” he stated.