Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intercepted a suspected foreign female terrorist drug courier conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances believed to be destined for terrorist elements operating within the Lake Chad Islands, in Borno.

The suspect, identified as Mrs Rachael Samuel (48), a Chadian national from Kelo in Chari-Baguirmi Province, Republic of Chad, was arrested on July 9, 2026, while conveying the prohibited items.

According to the Spokesman for OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, preliminary findings indicate that the recovered substances were being moved to locations within the Lake Chad Islands, an area known to harbour terrorist elements.

Goni stated that items recovered from the suspect include seven compressed bundles of suspected Cannabis sativa weighing approximately 30 kilogrammes, two 10-litre containers of hydromercuric chloride, popularly known as “Suck and Die,” one carton containing 48 bottles of dry gin, 61 bottles of herbal alcoholic beverages all with a market street value approximately running into millions of Naira.

“Other items recovered include, one mobile phone, two Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, personal effects and cash. The suspect is currently in military custody, while all recovered exhibits have been secured pending handover to the appropriate law enforcement agency for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with extant laws.”

Goni said that available intelligence had consistently shown that illicit drugs and intoxicants were frequently used by terrorist groups to stimulate fighters, suppress fear and facilitate violent operations, adding that by intercepting the consignments before they reached its destination, troops have disrupted another critical aspect of the terrorists’ support network.

“The successful interception further highlights Operation Hadin Kai’s determination to deny terrorists access to logistics and supplies that sustain their criminal activities.”

The Theatre Command has commended the vigilance and professionalism of the troops and assured the public that operations against terrorists and their collaborators will continue relentlessly.