Military Nabs 2 Suspected B’Haram Logistics Suppliers, Seizes 750 Litres of Petrol in Yobe
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers and recovered 750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a targeted operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources revealed that the operation was carried out at about 3:30 p.m. on June 24 by troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison following credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorist collaborators along the Buni Gari–Bara Road.
The suspects were identified as Lawali Alhaji Yunusa and Musa Ibrahim Baguwa, both natives of Kukawa Ward in Gulani Local Government Area of Yobe State.
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During the operation, troops recovered 30 jerrycans of 25 litres each filled with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), amounting to about 750 litres of fuel, two TVS motorcycles, one Tecno mobile phone and ₦49,650 in cash.
Military sources said the suspects and the recovered items are currently in the custody of the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison for further investigation to determine their alleged links to Boko Haram logistics networks.
According to the sources, the operation forms part of the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign aimed at dismantling the logistics chain sustaining terrorist activities in the North-East.
They noted that Operation HADIN KAI has intensified efforts to intercept fuel, food supplies and other essential materials allegedly destined for insurgent enclaves, in a bid to degrade the operational capability of terrorist groups operating in the region.
Investigations into the activities of the suspects are ongoing.
By PRNigeria
