Troops of 3 Battalion (Motorised) have arrested five suspects and intercepted suspected logistics allegedly destined for terrorist couriers and vendors during a targeted operation in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The operation was carried out at about 5:35 p.m. on August 28, 2026, in the Ladari and Gamboru Garage areas of Gamboru-Ngala.
One suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ali Dala, was arrested in Ladari, while four others — Babagana Amarja, 41; Garba Mohammed, 37; Abdullahi Mohammed, 53; and Mado Ali, 39 — were apprehended at Gamboru Garage.
Troops also seized several vehicles and logistics items suspected to have been intended for delivery to terrorist couriers and vendors operating in Gamboru and neighbouring communities.
The vehicles recovered included a white Volkswagen Golf 3 wagon with registration number A877 DKW, a black Golf 3 wagon with registration number ACA 787 AAC, a red Golf 3 wagon with registration number GAS 35, and a brown Vendon saloon car with registration number KBG 14 XA.
Other items recovered were eight jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and a sack containing assorted medicines concealed inside a sack of charcoal.
The suspects and recovered items have been taken into the custody of 3 Battalion for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by the troops to disrupt terrorist logistics and supply networks across the theatre of operations.
The military said the overall security situation remained calm but unpredictable, while troops maintained satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency.
