Borno: NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists arrested

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The Defence Headquarters has revealed that troops arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms meant for terrorists in Borno State.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the military’s ongoing operations across the country.

He noted that the suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended in Liya, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State while taking delivery of a waybill from a truck driver, in line with prior intelligence received by security forces.

“Two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed were arrested in Liya, Biu LGA of Borno State while receiving waybill from a truck driver, which corresponded with intelligence received earlier on the said consignment.

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“The items include 13 pairs of military uniforms and some high-voltage batteries amongst others,” he said.

Kangye said troops also arrested another terrorist’s logistics supplier known as Shaibu Bulama, 65 years old at Damasak Motor Park in Yobe State on 13 July 2025.

“Some quantities of arms and ammunition were also recovered. They also retrieved and safely detonated some IEDs, while the sum of N17,150.00 was also recovered.

“As a result of sustained military operations in the North East theatre, 16 family members of terrorists, including four adult females and 12 children, surrendered to troops in Bama LGA on 14 July 2025.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the group surrendered from Bakura Jega village, ” he added.