Security forces in Nigeria have apprehended two individuals believed to be providing logistical support to terrorist cells in the northeast. The arrests were carried out by troops attached to Operation Hadin Kai, according to an official statement from the military high command.
The first suspect, identified as Musa Idi, was intercepted at a checkpoint along the Mandaragirau-Sabon Gari route on June 8. Operatives from the 162 Amphibious Battalion conducted the stop around 2:00 p.m., leading to the discovery of several incriminating items. Among the seized materials were five containers each of Atraforce chemical and Kelisate herbicide, 100 packets of tramadol capsules, and two small nylon bags containing substances suspected to be narcotics.
Military sources confirmed that Idi is now being held at the Abogo Largema Military Cantonment, where preliminary investigations are underway to determine the full extent of his collaboration with insurgent groups in the region.
In a separate operation on the same day, a combined team from the 19 Battalion, 25 Brigade Garrison, and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) arrested another man, Abu Aji, at Damboa market. Authorities allege that Aji was involved in channeling supplies to Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters active in the Damboa Local Government Area. During initial interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to his role in logistics provision.
Items recovered from Aji included 19 wristwatches, a large mat, a transistor radio, and two cartons of agro-allied chemicals. He has been transferred to the 25 Brigade headquarters for further questioning and possible prosecution.