Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended two brothers suspected of being logistics suppliers to ISWAP terrorists. The arrest occurred during a farm protection patrol in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The information was disclosed by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, via a post on X. Makama identified the suspects as Audu Abdullahi, 25, and Shettima Abdullahi, 30, both natives of Kasabalari village in Damboa LGA.
Arrest Details and Recovered Items
The suspects were intercepted at approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 19 in the Nzuda general area by troops of 19 Battalion (Mechanised) and 25 Task Force Brigade Garrison. Preliminary investigations revealed that the two biological brothers were transporting supplies intended for suspected ISWAP fighters operating in the Wajiroko general area.
Items recovered from the suspects included two bicycles, one mobile phone with two SIM cards, an identity card, two bicycle tyres and tubes, six containers of Force Up pesticide, painkiller medication, a small solar panel, a rechargeable torchlight with battery, two locally made knives, and other assorted items.
Ongoing Investigation and Security Context
Makama added that the suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody for further investigation. He stated, “The arrest forms part of ongoing farm protection operations and sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics networks supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.”
He further noted, “The security situation across the theatre remains relatively calm but unpredictable, while troops continue to maintain a high level of operational readiness and pressure on terrorist elements.” The arrest underscores the military's commitment to dismantling support networks for insurgents in the region.
