Troops seize 400 Starlink devices linked to terrorists in North-East
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted over 400 Starlink communication devices allegedly used by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the North-East. Commander of Sector 2, Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, disclosed this while briefing defence correspondents on ongoing intelligence-led operations across the region. Martins said the seizures were part of efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics […]
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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted over 400 Starlink communication devices allegedly used by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the North-East.
Commander of Sector 2, Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, disclosed this while briefing defence correspondents on ongoing intelligence-led operations across the region.
Martins said the seizures were part of efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics and communication networks within Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other insurgent enclaves.
He said the terrorists relied heavily on civilian supply chains and collaborators to move food, fuel, drugs, communication gadgets and motorcycle spare parts into remote hideouts.
“The lifeblood of terrorist activities is logistics resupply, and we are deliberately denying them freedom to move supplies and communication equipment across the theatre,” he said.
He alleged that some civilians willingly collaborate with insurgents, while others act under threats and coercion.
The commander said troops had infiltrated transport and supply networks used by terrorists, leading to the arrest of hundreds of logistics suppliers, couriers and collaborators.
“So far, we have disrupted over 400 logistics-related cases and networks supporting terrorist operations,” he added.
Items intercepted included petrol, drugs, medical supplies, food items and spare parts suspected to be destined for terrorist camps.
Martins also revealed that insurgents exploit livestock markets to sell rustled animals and generate funds, prompting authorities to introduce verification measures before animals can be traded.
He assured that Operation HADIN KAI would sustain offensive operations aimed at disrupting terrorist supply routes and weakening insurgent activities across the North-East.