Nigerian Army arrests two suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP logistics suppliers in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating nether Operation Hadin Kai successful conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, person arrested 2 suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists successful Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security expert and counter-insurgency adept Zagazola Makama disclosed the improvement successful a station connected X.

The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, pursuing credible quality quality connected the question of logistics items believed to beryllium destined for violent elements operating successful the Yunusari-Mobbar axis.

According to a subject quality source, troops of 159 Battalion, supported by the CJTF, mobilised a warring patrol to the Gumsa area, wherever they intercepted the suspected logistics consignment and arrested 2 civilians.

The suspects were identified arsenic Mala Mustapha, 50, and Massa Aliyu, 40, some natives of Asaye colony successful Damasak, Mobbar LGA.

Preliminary probe indicated that the suspects allegedly purchased motorcycle spare parts for violent elements believed to beryllium hibernating betwixt the Yunusari and Mobbar wide areas.

The cognition led to the betterment of a ample quantity of motorcycle components, including 50 motorcycle tyres, 10 crankshafts, 50 oi...