Olusegun ARIYO
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, following credible human intelligence on the movement of logistics items believed to be destined for terrorist elements operating in the Yunusari-Mobbar axis.
According to a military intelligence source, troops of 159 Battalion, supported by the CJTF, mobilised a fighting patrol to the Gumsa area, where they intercepted the suspected logistics consignment and arrested two civilians.
The suspects were identified as Mala Mustapha, 50, and Massa Aliyu, 40, both natives of Asaye village in Damasak, Mobbar LGA.
Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects allegedly purchased motorcycle spare parts for terrorist elements believed to be hibernating between the Yunusari and Mobbar general areas.
The operation led to the recovery of a large quantity of motorcycle components, including 50 motorcycle tyres, 10 crankshafts, 50 oil seals, 31 traffic indicators, 49 acceleration cables and 46 clutch cables.
Other items recovered included 20 spindles, 10 packs of bearings, 20 brake rods, 75 gaskets, 20 motorcycle brake shoes, 80 piston kits, 146 chains and sprockets, 11 speedometers and 15 clutch plates.
The troops also recovered piston rings, rocker arms, CDI units, shock rubbers, coils, Danpa rubbers, rectifiers, fuel taps, fuel filters, PAG valves, hand pumps and ignition keys, among other motorcycle spare parts.
Also recovered were 145 pairs of footwear, which investigators are examining as part of the suspected logistics consignment.
The security forces further recovered two Tecno Android phones, one small Tecno phone and N3,200 in cash from the suspects.
The suspects and the recovered items have been handed over to the 27 Military Intelligence Regiment (27 MIR) for further investigation and appropriate action.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by troops to disrupt the logistics networks supporting terrorist groups in the North-East.
