The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over Boko Haram’s increasing use of advanced technology, revealing that the terrorist group is now using Starlink internet devices to communicate and coordinate attacks.
This was made known following a week-long military operation by troops of Operation HADIN KAI across Borno and Adamawa States, which took place between July 15 and 22, 2025. During the operation, soldiers arrested several suspects and intercepted key supplies heading to terrorist camps.
Among the items seized were Starlink satellite devices, communication equipment, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) materials, hard drugs, arms, and logistics like motorcycles and food items. The army said the Starlink device was being used by insurgents to maintain encrypted communication in remote areas without mobile network coverage.
According to military reports, the suspect carrying the Starlink device was caught on a known terrorist supply route. Further investigations showed it was meant for use in coordinating attacks and avoiding detection by security agencies.
In the same period, troops arrested seven suspected Boko Haram logistics operatives and intercepted a high-value equipment consignment heading to Gamboru. Also, ten family members of terrorists surrendered to the army in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Army, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), local hunters, and the Air Component, has been focusing on cutting off terrorist supply routes and communication lines. These efforts are aimed at weakening the operational strength of insurgent groups in the region.
The Chief of Army Staff has praised the troops for their bravery and warned that the military remains committed to crushing terrorism and restoring peace in the Northeast.
This recent discovery underscores growing concerns about how insurgent groups are adapting with modern tools to evade surveillance and prolong conflict in the region.
