Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two brothers suspected of supplying logistics to ISWAP terrorists in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to intelligence sources quoted by security analyst, Zagagola Magama on Monday, the suspects, identified as Audu Abdullahi, 25, and Shettima Abdullahi, 30, were intercepted on July 19 in the Nzuda general area by troops of 19 Battalion (Mechanised) and 25 Task Force Brigade Garrison.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the two suspects, who are biological brothers, were transporting supplies intended for suspected ISWAP fighters operating in the Wajiroko general area.
Items recovered from the suspects include two bicycles, one mobile phone with two SIM cards, an identity card, two bicycle tyres and tubes, six containers of Force Up pesticide, painkiller medication, a small solar panel, a rechargeable torchlight with battery, two locally made knives and other assorted items.
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The suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody for further investigation.
The military said the arrest forms part of ongoing farm protection operations and sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist logistics networks supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.