Troops Arrest 18 Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers In Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers allegedly transporting goods to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

The suspects were reportedly intercepted while travelling towards Gubio, with plans to proceed to the Gudumbali axis, a known enclave of the terrorist group.

The development was disclosed in a daily operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.

According to the report, the suspects were apprehended while conveying items believed to be meant for the insurgents.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects admitted to providing supplies to the terrorist group.

The report stated, “They admitted that they routinely purchase and convey items to the terrorists.

“Their justification was lack of employment, which points to a deeper socio-economic challenge in Maiduguri and its environs.”

The military said the development supports recent remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff regarding the connection between economic hardship and the persistence of insurgency logistics networks.

“The arrest highlights the critical role of civilian collaborators in sustaining terrorist operations, particularly in remote areas such as Gubio and Gudumbali,” the report added.

The army also emphasised the need for a broader strategy to tackle insurgency in the region.

It called for a comprehensive approach that combines military operations with economic empowerment and job creation to address the root causes of insurgency.