Troops capture suspected Boko Haram fuel supplier in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement posted on X.

Zagazola said that the operation was conducted at about 3:00 p.m. on July 15 by troops of the 149 Battalion in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), following credible human intelligence.

The suspect, identified as Ali Umar, 23, was intercepted while allegedly carrying out logistics activities linked to terrorists operating around the Binduldul–Kareto axis.

He said items recovered from the suspect included a Volkswagen Golf vehicle with registration number BO KGG 268AA and a Tecno mobile phone.

According to him, during preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters operating in the area.

“The suspect is currently in the custody of the 149 Battalion for further investigation and other necessary actions.

“The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt the supply chains sustaining insurgent activities across the North-East,” he said.