Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested a serving soldier and a police officer for allegedly smuggling arms and logistics to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Nigeria’s North‑East. The arrests, made between 26 and 28 September during intelligence‑led operations, followed surveillance that led to a sting operation. A credible source at Army Headquarters said the suspects were found with military‑grade ammunition, rifles and communication devices, and preliminary investigations have linked them to a wider supply network now under close watch. Both men are in military custody for interrogation, will face disciplinary measures, and will later be handed over for prosecution. The arrests are viewed as a significant step toward dismantling insider collusion and disrupting terror logistics chains, reinforcing the army’s resolve to purge corrupt elements and maintain public confidence in its counter‑terrorism efforts.
In a related development, troops also captured a suspected Boko Haram collaborator in the Baga area of Borno. Additionally, three motorcycles carrying 32 jerry cans of petrol were intercepted at Kasuwan Dere, Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa. In the North West, soldiers of the 17 Brigade arrested a suspected terrorist logistics supplier and an informant in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina. Preliminary investigations have connected these suspects to an arms dealer linked to an operative codenamed “Babaru.”
These operations form part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing campaign against Boko Haram and ISWAP. The latest arrests represent a substantial blow to the terror groups’ supply chains and underscore the importance of rooting out corruption and insider collusion. As the situation unfolds, the army remains committed to protecting civilians and restoring peace in the affected regions.
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