Troops intercept ISWAP terrorist supply run, nab two drivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army have detained two drivers and intercepted their two vehicles transporting logistics consignments to suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno.
A statement by the Joint Task Force (North-East) Operation HADIN KAI on Friday said the operation was carried out alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force.
“Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), working in close coordination with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have successfully intercepted two pick-up vans conveying logistics supplies suspected to be intended for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), .
“The operation was conducted following credible human intelligence (HUMINT), which alerted own headquarters on the movement of the items from Dapchi in Yobe State towards Magumeri general area of Borno State. Acting promptly on the intelligence, troops deployed tactically and intercepted the vehicles along the identified route,” it stated.
Items recovered during the operation 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 clothes, one power bank, six mobile phones, and some cash of different denominations.
The drivers conveying the items, along with the recovered materials, are currently in military custody for further interrogation to determine the extent of their involvement and to support ongoing counter-terrorism investigations, according to the army.
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