Troops of the Nigerian Army recorded significant operational successes over the past 24 hours, including the interception of suspected terrorist logistics supplies, disruption of planned attacks, and the rescue of kidnapped victims across multiple operational theatres.
According to a report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, troops of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted a truck carrying large quantities of medical supplies believed to be destined for terrorist elements in the North-East. The interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe State, where the driver initially presented documentation listing beverages and household items. A thorough search uncovered hundreds of cartons containing antibiotics, injections, bandages, and other medical items. The driver and three passengers were taken into custody, and the suspects later admitted the consignment was intended for the Republic of Chad via Geidam.
In a related development, troops arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Jama’atu Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad in Ngamdu, Borno State. The suspect confessed to being dispatched from Jilli to procure food supplies for insurgents and disclosed that terrorist elements were currently converging in the Gubio and Magumeri areas. In Monguno, two individuals suspected of collaborating with terrorists were apprehended for allegedly facilitating the movement of a terrorist’s family members. Recovered items included mobile phones, cash, and personal belongings. A woman and her three children linked to a terrorist kingpin were also detained.
Troops successfully thwarted an attempted terrorist infiltration in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. During an ambush, forces engaged the insurgents, forcing them to retreat and abandon weapons and other equipment. Follow-up operations led to the rescue of three kidnapped victims from a terrorist stronghold. In Bama Local Government Area, a terrorist camp was destroyed during clearance operations, compelling insurgents to withdraw under pressure.
Elsewhere, troops of Operation Safe Haven recovered weapons from suspects during stop-and-search operations in Plateau State. A suspected gunrunner was arrested, and additional kidnapped victims were rescued in Bauchi following the exploitation of earlier airstrikes. In the Federal Capital Territory, troops conducting anti-illegal mining operations raided a site in Gwagwalada, recovering mining equipment after suspects fled the area.
In the southern region, troops of Operation Delta Safe responded to a communal clash in Delta State, restoring normalcy after one fatality was reported. Forces also intensified operations against illegal oil bunkering in Rivers State, destroying illicit refining sites and recovering large volumes of stolen crude oil and refined petroleum products.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining offensive operations, disrupting terrorist logistics networks, and ensuring security across Nigeria’s diverse regions.
