Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), claimed they have recorded a major breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Northeastern part of Nigeria.
The troops made the claim following the interception of a huge cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State designated for terrorist.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops under Operation DESERT SANITY IV, on September 16, 2025, at about 7:40 AM, while conducting snap checks along the Nguru–Gashua road, intercepted a red 14-tyre trailer laden with suspicious consignments.
The vehicle was subsequently moved to a secured location and carefully offloaded.
Also on the same day, at about 9:00 PM, another inspection revealed some 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer.
The fertilizer is known for being generally used as raw materials for making IEDs.
Also discovered were 27 cartons of assorted drugs and nine cartons of normal saline solution.
The trrops revealed that they were cleverly concealed beneath bundles of fabric materials.
The consignment was reportedly billed for onward movement to Niger Republic, suggesting cross-border terrorist supply networks.
This discovery came after an earlier interception at 10:30 AM of September 16 when troops on the same axis stopped two Sharon vehicles and another trailer carrying large quantities of fabrics and solar panels.
Intelligence indicated that terrorists were attempting to acquire fabrics for the production of uniforms for their fighters.
All drivers, motor boys and the recovered items are currently in custody, pending further investigation.
Presently, there is a manhunt for the arrest of the identified consignees and consignors.
The Theatre Command assures the public that troops remain vigilant and committed to cutting off all supply chains sustaining terrorists in the region.
He urged members of the public to continue providing timely information to security forces to aid ongoing operations.
Meanwhile, the military high command has lauded troops for the impressive battle performance against terrorists and terrorism.