Military Nabs Suspected ISWAP Logistics Provider in Northeast
Troops of the Nigerian Military beneath Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly concerned in supplying bike tyres and different upkeep elements to rebel fighters.
Navy sources mentioned the suspect was intercepted whereas transporting the gadgets believed to be destined for rebel camps within the infamous Timbuktu Triangle within the North-East.
Throughout interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being affiliated with the group and defined how he sourced bike tyres and spare elements from Bajoga in Gombe State.
In line with the confession, the gadgets have been transported by a number of places together with Kukuwa, Gumsa and Azare earlier than crossing by Buratai and ultimately reaching rebel enclaves within the Timbuktu Triangle.
The suspect additionally disclosed that some ISWAP commanders had not too long ago been neutralised throughout navy operations within the space, mentioning Ibba, Dusula and Farouk enclaves as places affected.
Safety sources mentioned the arrest types a part of ongoing intelligence-led operations geared toward disrupting the logistics networks that maintain rebel actions throughout the North-East.
Navy authorities famous that concentrating on provide chains and help networks stays a key technique in weakening the operational capabilities of rebel {groups} working within the area.
By TimesNG