Troops arrest suspected terrorist logistics suppliers, recover motorcycle spare parts in Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested two 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.

Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday morning, saying the operation was conducted on Tuesday, September 8, 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 Area of Yobe State,” the statement said.

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.

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

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

The successful interception represents another effort by the troops to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny terrorists critical supplies required to sustain their activities.

The Joint Task Force (North East), OPHK, said it remained committed to dismantling terrorist support networks across the North-East Theatre.

The statement advised members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.