Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Suppliers, Recover Food, Veterinary Supplies in Borno
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted suspected logistics suppliers for the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group and recovered food items, veterinary medicines and other supplies during an operation in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a farm protection patrol conducted by troops of the 19 Battalion (Motorised) in collaboration with the 25 Brigade Garrison.
According to the sources, the troops spotted two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers moving along Kauji Road in Damboa LGA.
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On sighting the advancing troops, the suspects reportedly abandoned their bicycles and the items they were transporting before fleeing into the surrounding bush.
The troops immediately launched a pursuit but were unable to apprehend the suspects, who escaped through the difficult terrain.
Items recovered at the scene included two bicycles, five cartons of energy drinks, one carton of milk, one carton of soft drinks, two cartons of veterinary medicines and a blue canopy.
Military sources said the recovered items have been secured and taken into custody for further investigation as efforts continue to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The interception forms part of sustained counter-insurgency operations by Operation HADIN KAI aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics networks, denying insurgents access to supplies and degrading their operational capabilities across the North-East.
By PRNigeria
