Metro Troops arrest 18 terrorists logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers en route Gubio and Gudumbali, a Boko Haram enclave, while delivering goods to terrorists. The suspects confessed to routine supply activities due to lack of employment, validating the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks on economic hardship fueling insurgency. This highlights civilian collaborators' role in sustaining terrorist operations. The army calls for military operations combined with economic empowerment and job creation to address root causes.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/25/troops-arrest-18-terrorists-logistics-suppliers-in-borno/