Troops of Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI, have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics network and arrested 6 suspects during a covert operation in Borno State.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI.
According to the statement, the intelligence-led operation was conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2026, along a suspected terrorist logistics route.
Troops established stop-and-search points which led to the arrest of 6 suspected logistics suppliers traveling in 5 vehicles conveying a large consignment of materials believed to be destined for terrorist elements.
Items recovered include 202 cartons of herbicides, 1 jerrycan containing suspected acid, 1 Starlink wireless internet communication system, 6 bags of NPK fertilizer, 10 bags of rice, 50 hoes, and 20 packs of knapsack sprayer pumps.
The military said preliminary assessment indicates the items have potential dual-use applications capable of supporting terrorist logistics, sustainment, mobility, and communications.
It added that the NPK fertilizer and suspected acid will undergo further technical and forensic examination to determine if they were intended for the fabrication of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs.
“The seizure represents a significant disruption of suspected terrorist logistics networks and further degrades their ability to sustain operational activities,” the statement said.
The six suspects and all recovered items have been handed over to the Military Intelligence Regiment for comprehensive investigation to identify the intended recipients and other collaborators.
Operation HADIN KAI said preliminary debriefings of rescued hostages and surrendered terrorist families indicate that sustained disruption of terrorist supply chains has significantly degraded the operational capability of terrorist groups.
According to the debriefings, shortages of food, medical supplies, and communications equipment have compelled many terrorists to abandon hostages, families and enclaves while fleeing military pressure.
The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist logistics and support networks through sustained intelligence-driven operations, targeting financiers, suppliers, informants and collaborators.
It also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information on suspicious persons, movements and activities to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and the restoration of peace in the North East.
