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2025-12-20 12:00:00
A statement relayed by Punch says troops under Operation Hadin Kai discovered an improvised explosive device planted along the Damboa–Komala road and arrested suspects described as logistics suppliers for insurgents.
The report says the IED was located during a patrol and safely detonated, while a separate intelligence-led operation intercepted a vehicle allegedly transporting supplies believed to be destined for terrorist networks.
Military officials say disrupting supply lines is critical to weakening insurgent capability, and the arrested suspects have been handed over for further investigation.
The Nigerian Army’s official release said: “TROOPS OF OPHK DISCOVER IED… ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST LOGISTICS SUPPLIERS IN BORNO,” while TVC News also reported troops “have uncovered an Improvised Explosive Device” and arrested a suspected logistics supplier.
Echotitbits take:
The immediate win is supply-chain disruption. Watch for follow-on arrests of financiers and middlemen, and whether security operations tighten without choking legitimate local trade.
Source: Punch — December 20, 2025 (https://punchng.com/photos-troops-uncover-bomb-on-borno-road-arrest-terror-logistics-suppliers/)
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