Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over her alleged involvement in supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram terrorists operating in parts of Borno State.

The arrest was carried out on January 23, 2026, in Askira Uba Local Government Area, following credible intelligence, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.

The military said the suspect was identified as one of the suppliers of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram elements active in Askira Uba and surrounding communities, including Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu and ...