By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Nigerian Army troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorist logistics networks in Kogi State, capturing multiple couriers and intercepting a large stash of ammunition in two separate operations over the past three weeks.
The first strike occurred on March 29, 2026, along the Jamata–Owara road in Lokoja LGA. Soldiers stopped a motorcycle whose rider was flagged as a suspected terrorist supply agent.
Recall that The Daily Reality had reported that troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have stepped up operations over the past three months.
A detailed search revealed the bike had been fitted with a secret compartment designed to smuggle ammunition. That arrest, which intelligence sources linked to a high-profile terrorist cell, paved the way for deeper penetration into the network.
The breakthrough came on April 20, 2026. Acting on a tip, troops set up a snap checkpoint on the Obajana–Kabba road. There, they flagged down a Toyota bus traveling from Makurdi to Obajana. Inside were two suspects—Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi.
A meticulous search of the vehicle turned up a sack containing 314 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, hidden with the apparent aim of reviving a previously dismantled supply chain.
Behind the driver’s seat, soldiers also found three AK-47 magazines. Other items seized included two mobile phones, a driver’s license, a National Identification Number slip, and an ID card.
Both suspects were taken into custody along with the recovered materials and handed over to the 12 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation.
The army noted that these interceptions follow the earlier capture of Mathew Elisha (alias Nasara), a known ammunition courier on security watch lists.
Together, the operations have seriously disrupted terrorist freedom of movement and logistics in the region, according to Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, acting army public relations officer for 12 Brigade.