Troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers, recover motorcycle spare parts
Troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers, recover motorcycle spare parts 
in Yobe
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and recovered a large quantity of motorcycle spare parts and other items allegedly destined for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating in the Yunusari-Mobbar general area of Yobe State.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after troops received credible intelligence about the movement of a logistics consignment suspected to be intended for terrorist elements.
According to a statement issued by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), OPHK, troops of 159 Battalion under Sector 2, in collaboration with other security elements, mobilised a fighting patrol and intercepted the consignment at Gumsa Bridge in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The operation led to the recovery of large quantities of motorcycle spare parts, including tyres, crankshafts, oil seals, traffic indicators, acceleration and clutch cables, bearings, brake components, gaskets, piston kits, chains and sprockets, speedometers, clutch plates, rocker arms, CDI units, coils, rectifiers and fuel-related components.
The troops also recovered 145 pairs of footwear and two Tecno Android phones, among other items.
The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the 27 Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
The Joint Task Force said the interception was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny Boko Haram/ISWAP critical supplies needed to sustain their activities.
The military further urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support counter-terrorism operations across the North-East.
