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Army Arrests 18 in Crackdown on Boko Haram Logistics

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7 months ago

March 26, 2026

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Boko Haram logistics arrest sees troops detain 18 suspects in Borno, exposing civilian support networks aiding insurgents in North-East Nigeria

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested 18 individuals allegedly involved in supplying logistics to Boko Haram insurgents in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

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The suspects were intercepted while moving through the Gubio axis towards Gudumbali, in what authorities described as an attempt to deliver supplies to terrorist elements operating in the region.

The development forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in North-East Nigeria.

In a statement issued by the Nigerian Army, the arrests expose a troubling pattern of civilian involvement in networks that sustain insurgent activities.

Preliminary findings indicated that many of the suspects were drawn into the operation due to economic hardship.

“Initial confessions suggest that the individuals were drawn into the illicit trade largely due to personal economic challenges, reflecting how criminal groups continue to exploit vulnerable persons for their operations,” the statement said.

The army issued a stern warning to citizens against collaborating with terrorist groups, stressing that providing logistics, intelligence or any form of support constitutes a serious offence with grave consequences for national security.

It also emphasised that the success of military operations depends significantly on community cooperation, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities.

Beyond enforcement, the military highlighted the importance of sustained socio-economic interventions to reduce vulnerability in conflict-affected communities.

It noted that improved access to livelihoods, skills development and basic services would help deter individuals from engaging with criminal networks.

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The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilians and dismantling support structures that enable insurgency, describing the latest operation as a decisive step in weakening terrorist logistics chains in the region.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.