Monday, December 22, 2025 - Troops
of the Operation HADIN KAI have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
planted along the Damboa-Komala road and arrested two suspected terrorist
logistics suppliers in Borno State.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer,
Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a
statement on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
“Troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN
KAI, under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V, have recorded further operational
successes with the discovery and neutralisation of an Improvised Explosive
Device (IED) and the arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics
suppliers in Borno State,” the statement read.
"In one operation, troops of 25 Brigade, while
conducting a Main Supply Route (MSR) patrol along the Damboa–Komala axis,
discovered an IED on 17 December 2025. The device was promptly secured and
successfully detonated by the troops, ensuring the safety of troops and
commuters along the route.
"In a separate operation based on credible
intelligence, troops of OPHK deployed at a checkpoint along the Maiduguri–Bama
Road intercepted and arrested a Lagos-registered vehicle with plate number AKD
244 YE on 19 December 2025.
"The vehicle was conveying large quantities of food
items and energy drinks, suspected to be logistics supplies intended for Boko
Haram/ISWAP terrorists operating around Kirawa Ward, Gwoza Local Government
Area.
"Two suspects were arrested in connection with the
incident. Items recovered include assorted food items and energy drinks, three
mobile phones, an identity card, a ring, several sums of cash in Naira and
CFA.
"The suspects, vehicle, and recovered items have been
handed over to the appropriate military intelligence unit for further
investigation and necessary action.
"The Military High Command commended the troops for
their impressive efforts and urged them to sustain the operational tempo.
“The Nigerian military remains resolute in its commitment to denying terrorists freedom of action, disrupting their logistics networks, and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in the North East.”
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