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Nigerian Army arrests two suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on X.

The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following credible human intelligence concerning the movement of logistics materials allegedly intended for terrorist elements operating along the Yunusari-Mobbar axis.

A military intelligence source said troops from 159 Battalion, with support from the CJTF, launched a fighting patrol to the Gumsa area, where they intercepted the suspected logistics consignment and arrested two civilians.

The suspects were identified as Mala Mustapha, 50, and Massa Aliyu, 40, both from Asaye village in Damasak, Mobbar LGA.

Preliminary investigations reportedly showed that the suspects had allegedly procured motorcycle spare parts for terrorist elements believed to be hiding around the Yunusari and Mobbar areas.

The operation resulted in the recovery of a large number of motorcycle components, comprising 50 motorcycle tyres, 10 crankshafts, 50 oil seals, 31 traffic indicators, 49 acceleration cables and 46 clutch cables.

Other recovered items included 20 spindles, 10 packs of bearings, 20 brake rods, 75 gaskets, 20 motorcycle brake shoes, 80 piston kits, 146 chains and sprockets, 11 speedometers and 15 clutch plates.

The troops also recovered piston rings, rocker arms, CDI units, shock rubbers, coils, Danpa rubbers, rectifiers, fuel taps, fuel filters, PAG valves, hand pumps and ignition keys, among other motorcycle spare parts.

Investigators also recovered 145 pairs of footwear, which are being examined in connection with the suspected logistics consignment.

The security personnel further recovered two Tecno Android phones, one small Tecno handset and N3,200 cash from the suspects.

The suspects, alongside the recovered items, have been transferred to the 27 Military Intelligence Regiment, 27 MIR, for further investigation and necessary action.

The operation is part of continuing efforts by the military to dismantle logistics networks providing support to terrorist organisations operating in the North-East.

Military sources said troops remain vigilant and are continuing intelligence-driven operations against terrorist groups and their collaborators across the theatre.

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