Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over her alleged role in supplying drugs to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Lt.-Col. Sanni Uba, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that Abulazeez was apprehended in Askira Uba Local Government Area following actionable intelligence.
Uba said the suspect is accused of supplying cannabis sativa to Boko Haram operatives in Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu, and Gaya, and acting as a key conduit for distributing the drug across multiple communities in the North-East.
He explained that preliminary investigations revealed Abulazeez sourced the illicit substance from Sarti Baruwa in Taraba State and transported it along established routes for onward supply.
“During the operation, troops recovered 14 compressed blocks of cannabis sativa weighing approximately 30 kilograms, representing a significant interception aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics,” the statement said.
Abulazeez is currently in custody, undergoing preliminary investigations, while follow-up operations are ongoing to dismantle the wider trafficking network.
Lt.-Col. Uba noted that the arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of Operation Hadin Kai to deny criminal networks the resources and freedom to operate, thereby improving security and reinforcing lawful authority in the region.
He added that the troops remain committed to intelligence-driven operations and continuous pressure on criminal elements to ensure lasting peace and stability in the North-East.