The suspects, identified as Yunusa Ibrahim, 25, and Yahaya Abubakar, 40, were arrested at about 8:00 a.m. on November 7, 2026, by troops of the 130 Battalion, 403 Amphibious Brigade, Sector 3, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
They were reportedly apprehended at Kwatan Turare Gate in Doron Baga while allegedly attempting to transport the supplies to suspected terrorists.
During preliminary investigations, the suspects reportedly disclosed that they were conveying the items on behalf of an individual identified as Mahamuda, who allegedly paid them ₦14,000 to facilitate the delivery.
Items recovered from the suspects included 200 pieces of bitter kola, four packs of seasoning cubes, seven mudus of sugar, three pairs of trousers, one T-shirt, three pairs of slippers, two mudus of ground corn, three mudus of tea leaves and one head warmer.
The suspects, alongside the recovered items, remain in military custody as investigations continue and further necessary action is taken.
