Nigerian troops have disrupted a suspected logistics network linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP after seizing motorcycle parts in Yobe State, in an operation aimed at weakening the groups’ mobility and supply channels.
Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have arrested two suspected logistic suppliers to Boko Haram and an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, intercept motorcycle spare parts in Yobe state.
The military said the arrests were made on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a credible intelligence received from the Gumsa Bridge in Geidam Local Government Area.
Acting OPHK Media Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni, in a statement disclosed; “Troops of the 159 Battalion under Sector 2, OPHK, in conjunction with other security forces mobilised a fighting patrol and intercepted the suspected consignment of motorcycle spare parts.
Goni said other items intercepted during the operation include large quantities of motorcycle tyres, crankshafts, oil seals, traffic indicators, acceleration and clutch cables, bearings, brake components, gaskets, piston kits, chains and sprockets, speedometers, clutch plates, rocker arms, CDI units, coils, rectifiers, fuel-related components and other motorcycle spare parts.
The troops also recovered 145 pairs of footwear and two Tecno Android phones, among other items.
“The successful interception represents another effort by troops to disrupt terrorist logistics networks and deny them critical supplies required to sustain their activities,’ he said.
The suspects and the recovered items have been handed over to the 27 military intelligence regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
The Army, therefore urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
