Troops of Sector 2 of the Nigerian Army, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force, have intercepted two pickup vans suspected to be conveying logistics supplies to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
The operation was carried out following credible human intelligence reports that the items were being transported from Dapchi through the Magumeri axis. Acting on the intelligence, the troops stopped the vehicles during a targeted operation and arrested the drivers for questioning.
Items recovered from the vehicles include spare tyres and rims, bicycles, vehicle parts, foodstuffs, clothing, household items, mobile phones, and a cash sum of ₦92,600, among other materials believed to be intended to support terrorist activities.
Security sources confirmed that both the vehicles and recovered items are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the suspects’ level of involvement and possible links to ISWAP’s logistics supply network.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its resolve to continue disrupting supply routes to terrorist groups and sustaining operational pressure on criminal elements intercepted two pickup vans suspected to be conveying logistics supplies to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
The operation was carried out following credible human intelligence reports that the items were being transported from Dapchi through the Magumeri axis. Acting on the intelligence, the troops stopped the vehicles during a targeted operation and arrested the drivers for further questioning
Security sources confirmed that both the vehicles and recovered items are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish the suspects’ level of involvement and possible links to ISWAP’s logistics supply network.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its resolve to continue disrupting supply routes to terrorist groups and sustaining operational pressure on criminal elements within its area of responsibility.COURTSEY TINUBU MEDIA TEAM
