By Bavoriat Clara
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), 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 operation followed credible human intelligence (HUMINT) which alerted security forces to the movement of suspected terrorist supplies from Dapchi in Yobe State towards the Magumeri general area of Borno State.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, troops tactically deployed along the identified route and successfully intercepted the vehicles.
A statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, confirmed that several items believed to be intended to support terrorist activities were recovered during the operation.
Recovered items include 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 clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones, as well as cash in various denominations.
The drivers conveying the items, along with the recovered materials, are currently in military custody and undergoing interrogation to determine the extent of their involvement and to aid ongoing counter-terrorism investigations.
The interception highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and the continued cooperation between troops and local security partners in disrupting terrorist logistics and supply networks.
The Joint Task Force reiterated its resolve to deny terrorists freedom of movement, cut off their supply chains, and ensure the safety and security of law-abiding citizens across the North-East.
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