Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 16 Brigade Garrison operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have intercepted a vehicle conveying about 400 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Security sources said the interception occurred at about 3:10 p.m. on May 12, 2026, along the Oruma–Kolocreek road during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the area.

According to the sources, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled upon sighting the troops approaching the area.

The vehicle and the illegally refined petroleum products were subsequently handled in accordance with operational directives guiding Operation Delta Safe activities.

The military has sustained operations across the Niger Delta to curb crude oil theft, illegal refining and related economic sabotage threatening the nation’s oil infrastructure.

Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa

Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Ammunition Supply to Terrorists in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two additional suspects in Damaturu, Yobe State, over alleged involvement in the supply of ammunition to terrorists operating in the North-East.

Security sources said the arrests were made at about 12:05 p.m. on May 11, 2026, following intelligence obtained through communication intercepts linked to an earlier arrest of a repentant member of ISWAP.

The suspects were apprehended in Damaturu town, headquarters of Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that one of the suspects had been assigned to collect ammunition from the second suspect for onward delivery to a terrorist commander.

Military sources disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to track down the alleged terrorist commander and recover the ammunition intended for delivery.

The development is part of ongoing counterterrorism and intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting logistics and supply networks supporting insurgent activities in the North-East.

Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Ammunition Supply to Terrorists in Yobe

Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorists’ Family Member in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State have intercepted a woman suspected to be linked to members of ISWAP during a foot patrol operation.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 10:25 a.m. on May 12, 2026, while troops were conducting routine patrol activities within the area.

Items reportedly recovered from the suspect included a detergent, a washing soap, a torchlight and five seasoning cubes.

During preliminary interrogation, the woman allegedly stated that she was travelling from Gezuwa to reunite with four of her children, who are suspected to be members of the terrorist groups.

The suspect is currently in military custody pending further investigation and necessary action by security authorities.

Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorists’ Family Member in Borno