Operation Hadin Kai Arrests 18 Logistics Suppliers for Boko Haram in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai apprehended 18 suspected logistics suppliers in Borno State, allegedly delivering goods to Boko Haram. The suspects were intercepted near Gubio, en route to Gudumbali. Preliminary investigations revealed their involvement in supplying items to the terrorist group, citing economic hardship as justification. The military emphasized the link between socio-economic challenges and insurgency support and called for a combined military and economic strategy to address the root causes of terrorism in the region.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers in Borno State, allegedly on their way to deliver goods to Boko Haram terrorists in the Gudumbali region. The suspects were intercepted near Gubio.

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Preliminary investigations indicated that they confessed to routinely supplying items to the terrorist group, citing lack of employment as their justification. The military highlighted this incident as a reflection of the socio-economic challenges in Maiduguri and its surroundings, linking economic hardship to the persistence of insurgency logistics networks. The army called for a comprehensive strategy that integrates military operations with economic empowerment and job creation to address the underlying causes of terrorism in the region.