Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected logistics supplier believed to be providing operational support to terrorist elements operating in Nigeria's North-West region, following a successful interception along the Sokoto–Gusau Road in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, resulted in the recovery of 150 pairs of combat boots and other tactical items.
According to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the suspect was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation. The army stated that the suspect was travelling in a Honda Civic vehicle when soldiers discovered a cache of military-related items concealed in the vehicle.
Items recovered from the suspect included 150 pairs of combat boots, three jackknives, three electric shockers, a tear gas canister, a military beret, and a belt. Troops also recovered two Android mobile phones, an iPad, and a digital wristwatch believed to be of intelligence value.
The report described the arrest as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle logistics and supply networks supporting terrorist and bandit activities across the North-West. It noted that disrupting the movement of equipment and supplies to criminal elements was critical to weakening their operational capabilities and limiting their ability to launch attacks.
According to the report, the suspect is in military custody undergoing further investigation, while the recovered items have been secured as exhibits. The army added that the operation underscored the effectiveness of intensified stop-and-search operations being conducted under Operation FANSAN YAMMA to deny terrorists freedom of movement and access to operational resources.
It reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustaining pressure on terrorist groups and their collaborators in order to restore peace and security across Zamfara State and the wider North-West region. Military authorities urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
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