Yobe Troops Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers in Checkpoint Operation
In a significant security development, troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, operating under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully arrested two individuals suspected of being logistics suppliers for Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State. The operation underscores ongoing military efforts to disrupt insurgent networks in Nigeria's northeastern region.
Details of the Arrest and Operation
The suspects, identified as Goni Abba, 30, and Ali Bukar, 30, both indigenes of Areyanari village in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe, were apprehended at approximately 12:00 p.m. on February 15, 2026. The arrest occurred during a snap checkpoint operation conducted by troops from the 233 Tank Battalion, who are deployed at Rabangida in the Dapchi–Geidam general area.
Following the arrest, troops conducted a thorough combing of the surrounding area but made no additional arrests or contact, indicating a targeted operation focused on these specific individuals.
Items Recovered from the Suspects
A range of items was seized from the suspects, which are believed to be intended for insurgent use. The recovered exhibits include:
- N33,150 in cash, suggesting potential funding for illicit activities.
- One Android phone, which may contain critical communication data or contacts.
- A blue tricycle with registration number TMW-426WB, loaded with assorted foodstuffs and household supplies.
Further details of the supplies found on the tricycle reveal a comprehensive list of consumables, such as:
- Bags of sugar, flour, and rice.
- Cartons of beverages.
- Soaps and detergents.
- Spaghetti and macaroni.
- Cooking oil, sweets, and matches.
These items highlight the logistical support being provided to sustain insurgent activities in remote areas.
Military Response and Ongoing Investigations
The suspects and all recovered exhibits are currently in military custody for profiling and further investigation. The military high command has emphasized that operations will continue across the theatre to disrupt insurgents' logistics networks and deny them freedom of action. This arrest is part of broader counter-terrorism efforts aimed at weakening Boko Haram's operational capabilities in the region.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining security and preventing the flow of resources to terrorist groups, urging public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.
