Troops of the Nigerian Military beneath the 12 Brigade have disrupted a terrorist logistics community in Kogi State, arresting key suspects and intercepting a cache of ammunition.
In keeping with an announcement by the Performing Assistant Director, Military Public Relations, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, the operation adopted months of intensified intelligence-driven efforts to dismantle terrorist provide chains within the space.
The breakthrough started on March 29, 2026, when troops intercepted a suspect alongside the Jamata–Owara street in Lokoja Native Authorities Space. The person was discovered with a specifically modified motorbike containing a hid compartment used to move ammunition.
Additional investigations led to the arrest of a high-profile courier, Mathew Elisha (alias Nasara), who had been on safety watchlists and linked to identified terrorist parts.
Constructing on this, troops mounted a snap checkpoint on April 20 alongside the Obajana–Kabba street, the place they intercepted a Toyota bus conveying two suspected logistics couriers from Makurdi.
The suspects, recognized as Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi, had been present in possession of 314 rounds of seven.62mm ammunition and three AK-47 magazines hid contained in the car.
Extra objects recovered included cell phones, identification paperwork, and private results. The suspects and reveals have since been handed over to navy intelligence authorities for additional investigation.
The Military mentioned the operation underscores its proactive method in denying terrorists freedom of motion and disrupting their provide routes, reaffirming its dedication to sustaining strain on felony networks.
Frederick Odimayo
Times Nigeria