🇳🇬 Operation HADIN KAI Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Logistics Suppliers in Yobea

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered a large quantity of motorcycle spare parts allegedly destined for Boko Haram and ISWAP elements operating around the Yunusari-Mobbar general area of Yobe State.

Desk: Defence & Security

Date: 08 September 2026

Time: 20:00 WAT

Location: Geidam, Yobe State

The operation was conducted on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, following credible human intelligence on the movement of a logistics consignment suspected to be intended for terrorist elements. 

Acting on the information, troops of 159 Battalion, Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with other security elements, deployed a fighting patrol and intercepted the consignment at Gumsa Bridge in Geidam Local Government Area.

The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed in a statement that the operation led to the recovery of substantial quantities of motorcycle components, including tyres, crankshafts, oil seals, traffic indicators, acceleration and clutch cables, bearings, brake components, gaskets, piston kits, chains and sprockets.

Other recovered items include speedometers, clutch plates, rocker arms, CDI units, coils, rectifiers, fuel-related components and other motorcycle spare parts, as well as 145 pairs of footwear and two Tecno Android phones.

The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the 27 Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.

The interception represents an effort by troops to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and prevent the movement of supplies that could support terrorist activities across the North East Theatre.

The Joint Task Force urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations and efforts to dismantle terrorist support networks.

🏷️ Tags: Operation HADIN KAI, Nigerian Army, Yobe State, Terrorist Logistics, Boko Haram, ISWAP, Zig Press Release, 

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