The Nigerian Army says troops recorded major operational gains, including the interception of suspected logistics supplies, foiling terrorist attacks and rescuing kidnapped victims across theatres in the last 24 hours.
An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday revealed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai intercepted a truck conveying large quantities of medical supplies suspected to be meant for terrorist elements in the North-East.
The report said the interception occurred at a checkpoint in Nguru, Yobe, where the driver initially presented a waybill for beverages and household items.
According to the report, a detailed search revealed hundreds of cartons of drugs, including antibiotics, injections, bandages and other medical items.
The report said the driver and three occupants were apprehended, adding that the suspect later confessed that the consignment was bound for the Republic of Chad through Geidam.
“In a related development, troops arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorist in Ngamdu, Borno, who confessed he was sent from Jilli to procure food items for insurgents.
“The suspect disclosed that terrorists were currently converging around the Gubio and Magumeri areas.