Troops arrest 12 ISWAP logistics suppliers, informant in Borno

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 12 suspected logistics suppliers and collaborators of ISWAP terrorists in separate operations across Borno State.

The Nigerian Army disclosed this via a statement on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, saying the troops of 135 Special Forces Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and vigilantes, apprehended 10 suspects at Kurnari.

The army said the suspects were intercepted while heading to Miringa Market with five cows, two tricycles, nine mobile phones, two waist bags, a knife, and N12,600.

It added that the suspects and recovered items are in military custody for further investigation.

The army disclosed that in a separate operation, the troops of 149 Battalion, supported by hybrid forces and the CJTF, arrested another suspected logistics supplier at Zowo Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

The army listed items recovered to include 125 litres of petrol and a mobile phone, among others.

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“The suspect confessed to supplying logistics to terrorists operating along the Binduldul-Kareto axis,” it said.

The army further revealed that troops of 19 Brigade and the CJTF arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Monguno.

The army said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect supplied logistics and intelligence on troop movements to terrorists operating around the Kekeno-Monguno axis.

It added that troops on patrol at Mallam Fatori recovered an abandoned 60mm mortar bomb and one RPG bomb believed to have been left behind by terrorists.

“Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel safely secured and recovered the unexploded ordnance,” it added.