Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of supplying fuel and other logistics to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an intelligence-led operation in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation was carried out at about 3:00 p.m. on July 15 by troops of the 149 Battalion in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), following credible intelligence.
The suspect, identified as Ali Umar, was intercepted while allegedly conducting logistics activities linked to terrorists operating along the Binduldul–Kareto axis.
Security operatives recovered a Volkswagen Golf with registration number BO KGG 268AA and a Tecno mobile phone from the suspect during the operation.
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.
He is currently in the custody of the 149 Battalion, where further investigations are ongoing.
The arrest forms part of Operation HADIN KAI’s sustained campaign to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt the supply chains that support insurgent operations across Nigeria’s North-East.
Authorities have not yet announced whether additional suspects have been identified or whether further arrests are expected as investigations continue.
