Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have struck a major blow against insurgency logistics in Yobe State, intercepting suspected fuel suppliers believed to be aiding Boko Haram fighters.
The operation, carried out late on March 24 by soldiers of the 241 Battalion at a Forward Operating Base in Jajimaji, Yusufari Local Government Area, followed a routine night patrol that turned into a high-speed pursuit.
Security sources revealed that troops intercepted two vehicles loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a filling station in Yusuf Abah. On spotting the soldiers, the drivers attempted a daring escape, triggering a chase.
While one vehicle managed to flee, the other—a Golf car—was successfully captured. A search of the intercepted vehicle uncovered seven sacks filled with PMS, each containing about 77 litres, in what authorities suspect to be part of a covert supply chain fueling terrorist operations.
Four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, including the driver, Mohammed Idi, 25; his assistant, Mero Umra, 21; the filling station manager, Hasan Liman, 50; and a security guard, Jibril Audu, 28.
Troops also recovered a cash sum of N1.6 million, believed to be linked to the illicit operation.
All suspects and exhibits are currently in military custody as investigations intensify.
The latest interception underscores ongoing efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to choke off the supply networks sustaining insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, tightening the noose on those enabling terror from behind the scenes.
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