Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, an acting director of the army
public relations, says the Nigerian military has recovered some items
being used as improvised explosives devices (IEDs) from Boko Haram
terrorists
The gallant troops yesterday made a startling discovery while combing and clearing terrorists in and around Dikwa, Borno state.
Arms and explosives recovered from the terrorists
According to Usman, the troops discovered pile of street lamps poles
cut into pieces by Boko Haram terrorists which they have been using for
making the IEDs.
Terrorists use fragments of polls to plant bombs inside them
In another cordon and search operation in Jakana village, the troops
of the 7th Division Garrison recovered 15 cows, 174 goats and a donkey
from rustlers.
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Usman said that the animals have since been handed over to their
identified legitimate owners while the rustlers were apprehended and are
currently undergoing investigation.
The troops arrested Mai Mustapha, a fuel supplier to Boko Haram terrorists at Jehu near Jakana.
Goats recovered from Boko Haram suspects
Another Boko Haram member identified as Madu who coordinates buying
of food items from neighbouring villages for the terrorists was also
apprehended.
Suspected Boko Haram’s fuel supplier was also arrested
Early this morning, in another exchange of gunfire with the
terrorists, the troops blocked elements that attacked Dumbuluwa village
in Fika local government area of Yobe state.
Usman said the gallant soldiers killed eight of the terrorists, while two vigilantes were wounded by fragments of an IED.
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