NURTW Members Nabbed Smuggling Military Uniforms for Terrorists in Borno — Army Intercepts Major Terror Supply Chain
In a major breakthrough against insurgency logistics, troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) accused of supplying military-grade items to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, confirmed the arrests during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, revealing that the suspects were intercepted while delivering a suspicious package believed to be intended for terrorists.
The suspects, Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended by troops at Liya in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. They were reportedly receiving a consignment from a truck driver when the troops, acting on intelligence, intercepted the delivery. A search of the package uncovered 13 pairs of military uniforms, high-voltage batteries, and other sensitive equipment.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were acting on behalf of terrorist elements. The uniform and batteries were being transported under the guise of normal waybill logistics,” said Maj. Gen. Kangye.
He added that the military acted on actionable intelligence which indicated the items were meant for insurgents operating in southern Borno.
In a related operation, troops also arrested 65-year-old Shaibu Bulama at the Damasak Motor Park in Yobe State. Bulama is alleged to be a key logistics coordinator and financier for terrorist activities across the Lake Chad Basin region.
According to Kangye, the Defence Headquarters considers these arrests a significant success in its efforts to disrupt Boko Haram’s supply chain and deny the group freedom of movement and access to critical materials.
“These operations are yielding results thanks to improved intelligence sharing and vigilance by our personnel. The war on terror is being won not only on the battlefield but also by disrupting enemy logistics,” Kangye stated.
He further urged Nigerians—especially transport workers and logistics operators—to remain vigilant and report suspicious consignments, transactions, or passengers to security agencies.
“We call on all citizens, particularly those involved in transport and logistics, to be extra alert. Your cooperation is crucial in identifying and stopping the movement of dangerous materials,” he said.
The military reiterated its resolve to intensify surveillance, community intelligence collaboration, and swift response in the ongoing fight against terrorism across the northeast and beyond.
