Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed on Jamata–Owara road in Lokoja Local Government Area, have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics courier riding a motorcycle during the raid, carried out on 29 March 2026.
The troops recovered ammunition, in addition to other items during an intensive search on the motorcycle specially modified with a concealed compartment for the covert conveyance.
A statement by Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
12 Brigade Nigerian Army on Monday, said troops recovered ammunition in addition to other items.
Preliminary findings further established links between the suspect and known terrorist elements, leading to follow-on operations, according to the Army.
Also, troops of the Brigade also recorded another operational success by intercepting two suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers and recovering a large cache of ammunition in Kogi State.
The feat followed the arrest of high-profile terrorist ammunition courier, Mathew Elisha better known as Nasara, who had been on security watch lists, by the Nigerian Army.
The statement also said the latest operation, which was conducted on 20 April 2026, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected terrorists’ logistics elements within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
“Acting swiftly on the report, troops deployed at Response Area Oshokoshoko mounted a snap checkpoint along Road Obajana–Kabba in Lokoja Local Government Area.
“During the operation, troops intercepted a Toyota bus conveying the suspects en route Obajana from Makurdi”, the statement added.
In addition, two suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers identified as Mallam Zubairu Abubakar and Adamu Abubakar Abdullahi were arrested by troops during a thorough search of the vehicle.
Further search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a sack containing 314 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition suspected to re-establish their already dismantled network overtime and three AK-47 rifle magazines concealed behind the driver’s seat.
Other items recovered from the suspects, include two mobile phones, one driver’s licence, one National Identification Number slip, and an identity card.
The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to 12 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation and necessary action, according to the Army.
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