Boko Haram Seizes Four Trailers, Rustles Over 100 Cows in Borno

Boko Haram Seizes Four Trailers, Rustles Over 100 Cows in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have intercepted four trailers and carted away over 100 cows in a brazen attack in Borno State, highlighting persistent security threats along major transport and livestock corridors in the North-East region.

The incident reportedly occurred in southern Borno, an area that has witnessed renewed terrorist movements despite sustained military operations by Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).

According to local and security sources, the terrorists mounted roadblocks along a key route, stopping the trailers conveying cattle before forcing drivers and herders to abandon the vehicles. The attackers then herded the livestock into surrounding bushes, believed to be heading toward known terrorist hideouts.

Although no deaths were confirmed, the victims were said to have been traumatised, while the economic losses suffered by cattle owners and transporters are estimated to run into millions of naira.

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Security analysts note that cattle rustling has become a strategic source of funding, logistics, and food supply for Boko Haram and ISWAP, enabling the groups to sustain fighters, purchase weapons, and reward collaborators.

The attack is also seen as part of a broader effort by terrorists to disrupt food supply chains, weaken local economies, and undermine public confidence in security arrangements across rural Borno.

In response, security agencies have intensified surveillance and patrols along vulnerable routes, while intelligence-driven operations are ongoing to track the perpetrators, recover the stolen cattle, and prevent further attacks.

Residents and commercial drivers have renewed calls for the deployment of more troops, establishment of additional military checkpoints, and enhanced air and ground patrols to secure highways and grazing routes frequently targeted by insurgents.

Despite sustained counter-insurgency pressure, security experts warn that isolated attacks, cattle theft, and ambushes remain key tactics used by terrorists to test military presence and maintain relevance.

The latest attack underscores the need for continuous military dominance, improved intelligence sharing, and community cooperation to fully degrade terrorist activities and restore economic stability in Borno State.

Boko Haram Seizes Four Trailers, Rustles Over 100 Cows in Borno