Army intercepts terrorist logistics supplier, recovers 150 combat boots in Zamfara

Sector II of Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops detained a suspected logistics supplier to terrorist groups and seized 150 pairs of combat boots along with other tactical gear in Zamfara.

The information comes from an operational report released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday.

According to the report, the suspect was apprehended on the Sokoto‑Gusau Road during a routine stop‑and‑search operation carried out by soldiers on Wednesday.

The army said the suspect was travelling in a Honda Civic when troops discovered a cache of military‑related items hidden in the vehicle.

“Items recovered from the suspect included 150 pairs of combat boots, three jackknives, three electric shockers, a tear gas canister, a military beret and a belt.”

“Troops also recovered two Android mobile phones, an iPad and a digital wristwatch believed to be of intelligence value,” it added.

The report described the arrest as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle logistics and supply networks that support terrorist and bandit activities across the North‑West.

It noted that disrupting the movement of equipment and supplies to criminal elements is essential to weakening their operational capabilities and limiting their ability to launch attacks.

The suspect is in military custody and is undergoing further investigation, while the recovered items have been secured as exhibits.

The army said the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of intensified stop‑and‑search activities under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, which aim to deny terrorists freedom of movement and access to operational resources.

It reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorist groups and their collaborators in order to restore peace and security across Zamfara State and the wider North‑West region. (NAN)