Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dealt a significant blow to terrorist logistics networks in Kebbi State, intercepting 10 brand-new Honda motorcycles allegedly destined for terrorists and arresting 10 suspects linked to the supply chain.

The development was contained in a post shared on Tuesday by crisis reporter in the North-West region, Bakatsine, via his X handle.

According to Bakatsine, the operation was carried out on Monday afternoon following credible intelligence on the movement of logistics intended for terrorist elements operating in the state.

The report said troops intercepted the 10 motorcycles, which had been strategically concealed inside cardboard cartons, while they were allegedly being transported to a notorious terrorist kingpin, Mallam Gehowa, who operates around the Amogoro axis.

Following the interception, troops launched a swift follow-up operation and tracked down four additional suspects who had reportedly arrived to collect the consignment.

In total, 10 suspects believed to be linked to the terrorist logistics network were arrested during the operation.

The successful operation is seen as another major disruption of terrorist supply chains in the North-West, highlighting the effectiveness of intelligence-led military operations aimed at denying criminal groups access to mobility and other logistical support.

A video purportedly showing suspected Boko Haram members travelling with their wives and children around the Lake Chad area has surfaced online.

An X user, The Crusader, who shared a video on Tuesday, claimed the terrorists were relocating to a new camp amid intensified military operations.

According to the post, sustained military offensives by Nigerian troops had made it increasingly difficult for the terrorists to relocate their families to safe locations.

“As Nigerian soldiers intensify operations against bandits, the criminals are no longer able to relocate their families to safer areas. There are simply no hidden safe havens left for terrorists and their affiliates,” the post on X read.

DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian military has recently intensified its operations against terrorists, recording victory in many instances.

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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Clement Anthony, in connection with the killing of a community leader in Bauchi metropolis and recovered the firearm allegedly used in the attack.

The command said the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident, while officers recovered a locally made single-barrel gun and one expended cartridge from him.

The victim, 55-year-old Jacob Bature, who was the Mai Anguwa of Unguwar Ngas in the Inkil area of Bauchi Local Government Area, was allegedly shot on Sunday evening.

According to the police, the incident happened at about 7:00 p.m. on July 19, when Anthony allegedly armed himself with the locally made gun and opened fire on the community leader.

Bature was said to have sustained severe gunshot wounds to his right ribs and collapsed at the scene.

A resident reported the incident to the ‘A’ Division Township Police Station at about 8:30 p.m., prompting police officers to respond immediately.

The injured community leader was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.

His remains have been deposited in the hospital’s morgue pending an autopsy.

The police said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The suspect is expected to be charged in court after the investigation is completed.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing and assured residents that the command would ensure justice is served.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling violent crimes and warned members of the public against illegal possession of firearms.

The police commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.