Troops of Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected logistics operatives linked to terrorist activities in the North-East, following a targeted security operation in Damaturu, Yobe State. The suspects were apprehended at approximately 12:05 p.m. on May 11, 2026, based on intelligence gathered from communication intercepts tied to the earlier arrest of a repentant member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This development was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who cited credible sources within the military and intelligence community.
The operation took place in Damaturu town, the administrative headquarters of Damaturu Local Government Area in Yobe State. Security operatives moved swiftly after receiving actionable intelligence during ongoing counter-terrorism investigations. The suspects were identified as key players in the supply chain supporting terrorist operations, with preliminary findings indicating that one had been tasked with collecting ammunition from the other for delivery to a high-ranking insurgent commander operating in the region.
Military sources confirmed that the arrest is part of broader efforts to dismantle logistics and supply networks that sustain terrorist activities across the North-East. These networks have long been critical to the insurgents’ ability to launch attacks and maintain a presence in remote and rural areas. The capture of these operatives is seen as a significant blow to ISWAP’s operational capacity in the region.
The two suspects are currently in military custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of their involvement. Security forces are also intensifying efforts to locate the alleged terrorist commander and recover the ammunition that was reportedly meant for delivery. According to Makama, “The suspects are currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to track down the alleged terrorist commander and recover the ammunition intended for delivery.”
This arrest follows a series of military offensives in Yobe, Borno, and other North-Eastern states aimed at disrupting insurgent movements and logistics. The Nigerian Armed Forces continue to leverage intelligence and coordinated operations to neutralize threats and restore security in conflict-affected areas. The success of this operation underscores the importance of intelligence-led policing and sustained military vigilance in combating terrorism.
As the military presses ahead with its counter-insurgency strategy, the arrest of these logistics operatives signals a growing disruption in the supply lines that have historically supported terrorist activities. The ongoing efforts are expected to weaken ISWAP’s operational reach and contribute to long-term stability in the North-East.
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