Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected Boko Haram collaborators for allegedly attempting to smuggle food and other essential supplies to terrorists in Borno State.

The suspects, identified as Yunusa Ibrahim, 25, and Yahaya Abubakar, 40, were arrested at about 8am on Saturday, November 7, at Kwatan Turare Gate in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area.

The operation was carried out by troops of the 130 Battalion, 403 Amphibious Brigade, Sector 3, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

Security sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted while allegedly attempting to transport the supplies to suspected terrorists operating in the area.

During preliminary investigations, the suspects reportedly claimed they were conveying the items on behalf of an individual identified as Mahamuda, who allegedly paid them ₦14,000 to facilitate the delivery.

Items recovered from them included 200 pieces of bitter kola, four packs of seasoning cubes, seven mudus of sugar, three pairs of trousers, a T-shirt and three pairs of slippers.

Other recovered materials were two mudus of ground corn, three mudus of tea leaves and a head warmer.

The suspects and the recovered items were subsequently taken into military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The arrest forms part of ongoing security efforts to disrupt the supply networks suspected of supporting terrorist activities in the North-East.

The investigation is expected to establish the identities of other individuals allegedly involved in the supply arrangement and determine the extent of the suspects’ links with the terrorist group.