Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Supplies Along Banki–Kumshe Route in Borno

Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Supplies Along Banki–Kumshe Route in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intercepted suspected logistics supplies meant for ISWAP/JAS terrorists along the Banki–Kumshe route in Borno State.

Military sources disclosed that the interception occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on May 8, 2026, when troops of 152 Task Force Battalion on ambush duty engaged suspected terrorists crossing from the Cameroon border axis into Nigeria.

The troops reportedly laid ambush positions along the Banki–Kumshe road before sighting and engaging the insurgents transporting supplies.

According to the sources, the terrorists were forced to withdraw in confusion following the encounter, while troops carried out limited exploitation of the area.

Items recovered during the operation included eight bicycles, six 25-litre jerrycans containing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 32 surgical drips, 19 packs of drugs, one can of vitamins, 200 motorcycle repair parts, 12 phone batteries, a phone charger, 25 bags of grains, 11 packs of sewing thread, kola nuts, 93 rolls of detergents, food items and other sundry materials.

Security sources also disclosed that a Cameroon phone number written on a piece of carton was recovered among the seized items.

Troops later changed ambush positions and continued surveillance operations within the area to deny terrorists freedom of movement.

Military authorities said no casualty was recorded among troops during the operation, while exploitation and intelligence activities were ongoing to track fleeing insurgents and dismantle their supply network.

The interception forms part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations aimed at disrupting logistics routes and weakening the operational capabilities of insurgents operating within the North-East theatre.

Troops Intercept ISWAP Logistics Supplies Along Banki–Kumshe Route in Borno