Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have disrupted a suspected terrorist logistics network with the arrest of five suspected suppliers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation was conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on 20 July 2026 by the 112 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with Hybrid Forces.
According to a press statement signed by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), the suspects were intercepted while transporting large quantities of pharmaceutical and other goods without proper documentation. Items recovered include 491 cartons of Albe Stark 2.5% dewormer, 100 cartons of multivitamin animal injections, and concealed medical supplies such as Diclofenac Sodium, Benzylpenicillin, Dexamethasone, and Metronidazole infusions.
A search of the vehicles also led to the recovery of 30 units of 80-inch LG plasma televisions, 152 empty Bagco sacks, and seven mobile phones. Preliminary investigations revealed that the consignment was destined for a vendor in N’Djamena, Chad Republic. Part of the medical supplies was to be transloaded into another truck near the Nigeria–Chad border in an apparent attempt to evade security checks. The suspects are currently in custody of the 24 Task Force Brigade for further investigation.
The Army described the interception as another significant breakthrough in Operation HADIN KAI’s sustained campaign to dismantle terrorist logistics and support networks across the North East. It said the operation demonstrates troops’ commitment to denying terrorist elements the resources required to sustain their activities.
“By disrupting suspicious supply chains and intercepting materials before they reach their intended destination, troops continue to degrade their operational capability and restrict their freedom of action,” the statement said.
Operation HADIN KAI also advised pharmaceutical distributors, transporters, healthcare providers, humanitarian organisations, and other stakeholders to ensure that all bulk medical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical consignments are properly documented. It urged that such movements be coordinated with appropriate military authorities within the North East Theatre to facilitate legitimate commerce while preventing exploitation by terrorists.
The command further called on members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies. “Such cooperation remains vital to disrupting terrorist logistics networks, supporting ongoing military operations, and consolidating lasting peace, security, and stability across the North East,” Captain Goni stated.
