Friday, July 18, 2025 - Two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers have been arrested by troops of the Nigerian military for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms meant for terrorists in Borno State.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General
Markus Kangye, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the military’s
ongoing operations across the country on Thursday, July 17.
Kangye noted that the suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi
and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended in Liya, Biu Local Government Area of
Borno State while taking delivery of a waybill from a truck driver, in line
with prior intelligence received by security forces.
“Two members
of the National Union of Road Transport Workers identified as Isah Abdullahi
and Abdullahi Mohammed were arrested in Liya, Biu LGA of Borno State while
receiving waybill from a truck driver, which corresponded with intelligence
received earlier on the said consignment.
The items
include 13 pairs of military uniforms and some high-voltage batteries amongst
others,” he said.
Kangye said troops also arrested another terrorist’s
logistics supplier known as Shaibu Bulama, 65 years old at Damasak Motor Park
in Yobe State on 13 July 2025.
“Some
quantities of arms and ammunition were also recovered. They also retrieved and
safely detonated some IEDs, while the sum of N17,150.00 was also recovered.
As a result
of sustained military operations in the North East theatre, 16 family members
of terrorists, including four adult females and 12 children, surrendered to
troops in Bama LGA on 14 July 2025.
Preliminary
investigations indicate that the group surrendered from Bakura Jega village” he
said
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