Troops intercept large cache of logistics bound for Niger Republic

By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), person achieved a large breakthrough successful counter-terrorism operations by intercepting a ample consignment of logistics supplies concealed successful a trailer on the Nguru–Gashua roadworthy successful Yobe State.

A credible subject root successful Maiduguri disclosed connected Friday that, acting connected intelligence, troops nether Operation DESERT SANITY IV intercepted a reddish 14-tyre trailer connected September 16, 2025, astatine astir 7:40 a.m. The conveyance was moved to a secured determination and cautiously offloaded.

Inspection aboriginal that time astatine 9:00 p.m. revealed 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer, which tin beryllium utilized to marque improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and 9 cartons of mean saline solution—all concealed beneath bundles of cloth materials. The consignment was reportedly destined for Niger Republic, indicating cross-border violent proviso networks.

The find followed an earlier interception astatine 10:30 a.m. the aforesaid day, erstwhile troops stopped 2 Sharon vehicles and different trailer carrying ample quantities of fabrics and star panels. Intelligence suggested that terrorists were attempting to get fabrics to nutrient uniforms for their fighters.

All drivers, centrifugal boys, and recovered items are presently successful custody, pending further probe and the recognition of consignees and consignors.

The Theatre Command assured the nationalist that troops stay vigilant and committed to disrupting each proviso chains sustaining terrorists successful the region. Citizens are urged to supply timely accusation to assistance information operations. The Military High Command has lauded the troops for their awesome performance.

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