Troops Smashed Terrorist Logistics in North-East 

Soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai have crippled several insurgent supply chains across the North-East, arresting 16 suspects and intercepting cross-border fuel smuggling. In a series of high-intensity raids between late March and early April, troops disrupted the movement of food, fuel, and explosives intended for Boko Haram and ISWAP camps. These operations targeted key transit points in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states to starve the insurgency of its operational oxygen.

A significant blow to the terrorists’ mobility occurred near the Cameroon border in Gamboru/Ngala. Acting on credible intelligence, the 3 Battalion (Mechanised) intercepted a cache of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and transport carts. The smugglers fled into the bush, abandoning their cargo as troops closed in on the illegal cross-border routes. Fuel remains a critical resource for insurgent technicals and motorcycles, making its seizure a tactical priority for the military.

The army also reported a major breakthrough in Geidam, Yobe State, where a joint patrol with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) ambushed a logistics vehicle. A fierce firefight left three terrorists dead and the vehicle disabled. The haul included food supplies and mobile phones destined for forest hideouts. Such interceptions suggest that the insurgents are increasingly desperate, relying on local suppliers to bypass the military’s tightening blockade.

Further south in Biu, 16 suspects were detained along the Biu–Buratai–Kamuya road. Though the men claimed to be members of “hybrid forces,” a thorough search revealed a more sinister inventory. Troops recovered ammunition, magazines, and materials for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), alongside military kits. The discovery of IED components is particularly vital, as these weapons remain the primary cause of civilian and military casualties on regional highways.

Engineering units have also been active in clearing the roads for safe passage. Along the Konduga–Kawuri axis, an ambush on terrorists attempting to plant landmines resulted in two insurgents being neutralised by their own explosives. Similarly, a hidden IED on the Ngoshe–Pulka road was discovered and detonated before it could claim lives. These “road-clearing” missions are essential for restoring trade and humanitarian access to isolated communities.

In Adamawa State, a joint operation with local hunters led to the arrest of three Boko Haram members in Mubi North. One of the detainees confessed to spying on troop movements and participating in recent attacks that resulted in heavy insurgent losses. The military high command has praised the resilience of the troops, noting that morale remains high as they continue to dismantle the criminal networks that underpin the decade-long insurgency.