Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have discovered and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, and arrested suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers during operations in Borno State.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued on Saturday by Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, following successful operations conducted under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V.
According to the statement, troops of 25 Brigade, while on a Main Supply Route patrol along the Damboa–Komala axis on December 17, discovered an IED planted along the route. The device was safely secured and detonated by the troops, preventing possible casualties and ensuring the safety of commuters and security personnel.
In a separate operation on December 19, troops deployed at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri–Bama Road, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a Lagos-registered vehicle conveying large quantities of food items and energy drinks suspected to be meant for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating around Kirawa Ward in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The statement said two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while items recovered included assorted food items, energy drinks, three mobile phones, an identity card, a ring, and sums of money in both Naira and CFA. The suspects, vehicle, and recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their efforts and urged them to sustain the operational tempo, reaffirming the Nigerian military’s commitment to disrupting terrorist logistics networks and ensuring the safety and security of residents in the North East.
