Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, for allegedly supplying dr¥gs to Boko Haram fighters in the North-East.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col Sanni Uba. He said the suspect was apprehended on January 23, 2026, in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, following credible intelligence.
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According to the statement, Abulazeez is suspected to be a key supplier and distributor of c@nnabis sativa to Boko Haram elements operating in Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu and Gaya communities. She is also believed to play a major role in moving the substance across several areas within the theatre of operations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the dr¥gs were allegedly sourced from Sarti Baruwa Local Government Area of Taraba State and transported through established supply routes for onward distribution.
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During the operation, troops recovered 14 compressed blocks of c@nnabis sativa weighing about 30 kilogrammes, described as a major interception aimed at cutting off resources used to sustain criminal and t+rrorist activities.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing investigation, while follow-up operations are ongoing to track and dismantle the wider tr@fficking network.
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