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BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno State, as part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
In a statement on Sunday signed by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops of 25 Brigade, operating under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V, discovered the IED while conducting a Main Supply Route patrol along the Damboa–Komala axis on December 17, 2025. The device was immediately secured and safely detonated, preventing potential harm to troops and civilians using the route.
The statement added that, in a separate intelligence-led operation on December 19, 2025, troops deployed at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri–Bama Road intercepted a Lagos-registered vehicle conveying large quantities of food items and energy drinks suspected to be logistics supplies for Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters operating around Kirawa Ward in Gwoza Local Government Area.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, while items recovered included assorted foodstuffs, energy drinks, three mobile phones, an identity card, a ring, and cash in both Naira and CFA francs.
Colonel Uba stated that the suspects, vehicle, and recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further investigation and necessary action.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their vigilance and professionalism, urging them to sustain the operational tempo. It reaffirmed the Nigerian military’s commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action, dismantling their logistics networks, and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the Northeast.
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