By Mariam Sanni
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested seven suspected logistics suppliers for terrorists during intensified operations across Borno and Adamawa States.
The Nigerian Army announced the operations through a statement posted on its official X platform yesterday, stating that it took place between July 15 and 22.
The operations were carried out in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters.
They focused on disrupting key supply routes and logistics chains used by insurgent groups in the North East.
According to the statement, “Several terrorist supply routes were disrupted in Adamawa and Borno States, leading to the arrest of seven suspected logistics suppliers and the seizure of motorcycles, food items, fuel and communication devices.”
The army added that troops also conducted successful raids and ambushes in Gwoza, Kaga, Bama, Monguno and Konduga Local Government Areas, neutralising terrorists and foiling planned attacks.
Among the notable arrests was “a suspect with unauthorised Starlink equipment and another with large quantities of hard drugs.”
The military said it also recovered arms, improvised explosive device materials and communication gear used by insurgents.
Highlighting the ongoing surrendering of terrorist affiliates, the army revealed that “ten family members of terrorists surrendered in Bama,” while troops on July 22 intercepted “high-technology equipment and supplies en-route Gamboru.”
Commending the efforts, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, praised the troops bravery, reaffirming the force’s resolve to dismantle the remaining terror networks.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to defeating terrorism and restoring peace across the region,” the statement read.
The operations form part of a broader strategy to cut off logistics channels supporting insurgent operations in the North East, which military authorities have repeatedly identified as a critical enabler of terrorism.
