By Atiku Sarki, Abuja
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics network and arrested six suspects during a coordinated intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting terrorist supply chains in the North-East.
The operation, conducted at about 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2026, involved intelligence-driven stop-and-search activities along a suspected terrorist logistics route, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni.
Captain Goni said the operation led to the arrest of six suspected terrorist logistics suppliers travelling in five vehicles while conveying a large consignment of materials allegedly destined for terrorist elements.
Items recovered during the operation include 202 cartons of herbicides, one jerrycan containing suspected acid, one Starlink wireless internet communication system, six bags of NPK fertilizer, 10 bags of rice, 50 hoes, and 20 packs of knapsack sprayer pumps.
He explained that preliminary assessments indicate the recovered items have potential dual-use applications capable of supporting terrorist logistics, sustainment, mobility and communications.
According to him, some of the recovered materials, particularly the NPK fertilizer and the suspected acid, will undergo further technical and forensic examination to determine their intended use, including any possible application in the fabrication of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Captain Goni said the seizure represents a significant disruption of suspected terrorist logistics networks and further weakens their ability to sustain operational activities.
“The six suspects and all recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate Military Intelligence Regiment for comprehensive investigation to establish the intended recipients, identify the wider logistics network, and facilitate the apprehension of other collaborators and sponsors,” he said.
He added that preliminary debriefings of rescued hostages and surrendered terrorist families indicate that sustained disruption of terrorist logistics and supply chains by Operation Hadin Kai has significantly degraded the operational capability of terrorist groups.
According to the debriefings, persistent shortages of food, medical supplies, communications equipment and other essential supplies have compelled many terrorists to abandon their hostages, families and enclaves while fleeing sustained military pressure.
Captain Goni reaffirmed that Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to dismantling terrorist logistics and support networks through sustained intelligence-driven operations.
He said the military would continue to target terrorists, their financiers, logistics suppliers, informants and collaborators in order to deny them the resources, freedom of movement and operational capability needed to sustain acts of terrorism.
He noted that degrading terrorist logistics has remained a key operational objective and has contributed to forcing terrorists to abandon their enclaves, surrender in increasing numbers and release captives held in their camps.
The Acting Military Information Officer also urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious persons, movements and activities within their communities, stressing that public cooperation remains vital to the success of ongoing counter-terrorism operations and the restoration of lasting peace in the North-East.