The Nigerian military has disclosed that troops of Operation HADIN KAI intercepted more than 400 Starlink communication devices allegedly linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists operating across the North-East region.

The devices were reportedly recovered during sustained military offensives carried out in Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle, and other insurgent hideouts within the region.

Speaking during a briefing with defence correspondents, the Commander of Sector 2, Operation HADIN KAI, Brig.-Gen. Beyidi Martins, said the interception formed part of intensified efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist logistics networks and disrupting communication channels used by insurgents.

According to Martins, the recovered Starlink terminals, linked to satellite internet services, were allegedly being used by terrorist groups to coordinate activities and maintain communication in remote locations.

He explained that troops had continued to target supply routes sustaining insurgent operations, including the movement of fuel, food items, drugs, motorcycle spare parts, and communication equipment into terrorist enclaves.

“The survival of terrorist groups depends largely on logistics support, and we are focused on cutting off those supply chains and denying them freedom of movement across the theatre,” he said.

Martins further alleged that some civilians were assisting insurgents either willingly or under threats, adding that intelligence-driven operations had exposed several transport and supply networks linked to terrorist activities in the North-East.

He disclosed that security operatives have made multiple arrests involving suspected couriers, suppliers, and collaborators connected to terrorist logistics operations.

According to him, troops have disrupted hundreds of logistics-related activities linked to insurgent groups operating within the region.

The military commander also revealed that troops intercepted consignments of petrol, medical supplies, food items, drugs, and spare parts allegedly being transported towards terrorist camps through supply routes connecting Kano, Nguru, Sambisa Forest, and adjoining areas.

Martins accused insurgents of using livestock markets to dispose of rustled animals and generate funds for their operations. He noted that security agencies and market authorities had introduced verification measures requiring proof of ownership before livestock sales could be approved.

He maintained that sustained military offensives and intelligence-led operations have significantly weakened terrorist logistics structures, disrupted their movements, and reduced their operational capabilities across the North-East.

The commander added that continuous pressure from troops has also forced several insurgents and their family members to surrender, while operations remain ongoing to intercept supply routes, dismantle communication systems, and target terrorist hideouts across the region.