Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics courier linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State, in what military authorities describe as a sustained effort to disrupt insurgent supply networks in the North-East.

Security sources disclosed that the suspect, identified as Chari Kura, a native of Gajiram in Nganzai Local Government Area, was apprehended at a location known as Charlie 19 in Monguno town.

According to the sources, the arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that the suspect was on a mission to deliver supplies to suspected terrorists operating in Bindur village, located in neighbouring Kukawa Local Government Area. The interception, they said, was part of ongoing intelligence-driven operations targeting the logistics chain that sustains insurgent activities in the region.

Items reportedly recovered from the suspect at the time of arrest include 180 mosquito coils, 12 packs of a powdered beverage identified as Jolly Jus, 1 Itel mobile phone, and the sum of N500. While the items may appear routine, security officials noted that such supplies are often used to support fighters in remote enclaves, particularly in areas with limited access to basic amenities.

The suspect is currently in military custody under Sector 3 of Operation Hadin Kai, where he is undergoing further interrogation. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement, possible accomplices, and the broader network linked to the supply route.

The arrest underscores the importance of cutting off logistics channels that enable insurgent groups such as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram to sustain their operations. They emphasized that beyond direct combat, disrupting the flow of food, communication tools, and basic consumables to insurgents remains a critical component of counterterrorism strategy in the North-East.

Operation Hadin Kai, the military’s counterinsurgency operation in the region, has in recent months intensified intelligence-led missions aimed at tracking movement of goods and individuals suspected of aiding terrorist elements. Noting that logistics couriers often play a pivotal role in insurgent operations, acting as intermediaries between civilian populations and fighters in hard-to-reach territories.

The North-East region, particularly Borno State, has remained the epicentre of insurgency for over a decade, with both Boko Haram and its splinter faction, ISWAP, carrying out attacks on military formations and civilian communities.

Authorities have continued to urge residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation is vital in identifying and dismantling support networks that sustain insurgency.

The latest arrest, officials say, represents a step forward in ongoing efforts to weaken insurgent capabilities and restore stability to affected communities.