Troops Intercept Terrorists Logistics Courier,Recover 21,000 Rounds Of Ammunition In Lake Chad

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have arrested a suspected terrorist logistics courier and recovered 21,000 rounds of ammunition during a patrol operation in the Dougoum Silio area of the Logone.

The feat was achieved through personnel of the National Gendarmerie stationed at Hilé-Alifa in Cameroon’s Far North Region, under Sector 1 of the MNJTF.

A statement by the Acting Chief Military Public Information Officer,
Multinational Joint Task Force Lt-Col Iweha Onyenonachi said the suspect, identified as Moussa Goudja, 30, was arrested on 10 August 2026 while in possession of three containers disguised as petroleum-product containers, containing approximately 21,000 rounds of 7.62 × 39 mm ammunition.

He said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect was transporting the ammunition for onward delivery to Ambdego, where he was intercepted.

He added that the suspect is currently in the custody of one of the National security agencies for further investigations.

The Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force, Major General S T Audu commended the Cameroonian security forces in sector 1 for this successful operation, which has disrupted an attempt to transport a significant quantity of ammunition to terrorist elements operating within the Lake Chad Basin area.

He reaffirmed the Multinational Joint Task Force commitment to strengthening intelligence-led operations and enhancing cooperation with national security agencies to deny and disrupt terrorist logistics networks while promoting peace and security across the Lake Chad Basin area.

“Terrorists logistics couriers and their sponsors are warned to desist forth with as the long arms of the law will apprehend them, no matter the disguise employed,” he said.

He noted further urged all sectors to intensify patrols and clearance operations to disrupt all terrorists networks, secure the Lake Chad Basin area to enhance peace and security in the region.