Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the Damboa–Komala road and arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists operating around Kirawa in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the successes were recorded in separate operations between December 17 and 19.
The statement reads: “Troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V, have recorded further operational successes with the discovery and neutralisation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and the arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno State.”
Providing details, Sani said: “In one operation, troops of 25 Brigade, while conducting a Main Supply Route (MSR) patrol along the Damboa–Komala axis, discovered an IED on 17 December 2025.” The device was promptly secured and successfully detonated by the troops, ensuring the safety of troops and commuters along the route.
In a separate operation, based on credible intelligence, troops of OPHK deployed at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri–Bama Road intercepted and arrested a Lagos-registered vehicle (plate number AKD 244 YE) on 19 December 2025. The vehicle was carrying large quantities of food items and energy drinks suspected to be logistics supplies for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating around Kirawa Ward, Gwoza Local Government Area.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. Items recovered included assorted food items, energy drinks, three mobile phones, an identity card, a ring, and several sums of cash in Naira and CFA. The suspects, vehicle, and recovered items were handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation and necessary action.
Sani said the military high command commended the troops for their efforts and urged them to sustain the operational tempo. “The Nigerian military remains resolute in its commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action, disrupting their logistics networks, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the North East,” he assured.
This comes less than 24 hours after the army announced intercepting two pick-up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to ISWAP terrorists in the state.
According to Lt. Col. Sani Uba, many items were recovered during the operations, including two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, two nylons of garri, assorted adult and children’s clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones, and some cash of different denominations.
The operations were conducted following credible human intelligence that alerted the headquarters to the movement of the items from Dapchi in Yobe State towards the Magumeri general area of Borno State. Acting promptly, troops deployed tactically and intercepted the vehicles along the identified route.
The drivers conveying the items, along with the recovered materials, were taken into military custody for further interrogation to determine their involvement and to support ongoing counter-terrorism investigations.
Pictures: The planted explosives and the suspected terrorist logistics suppliers. Photo credit: Army.
