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  • The Nigerian Troops have arrested a suspected terrorists in Borno state.

  • According to reports, the suspect was arrested with an handmade explosive

  • The explosives were recovered, and the suspect arrested

 

Men of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have arrested a suspected terrorists courier in Borno state.

The troops, while working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) arrested the suspect with tons of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

 

Confirming the arrest, the Chief Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, in a statement released on Friday, January 3 said the suspect was arrested on Thursday, January 2.

The statement read.

The arrested suspect, identified as Mr Murktar Alhaji Chari (28), confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area for a planned attack on MNJTF troops,”

“The intercepted materials included four empty 12kg cylinders, one empty 6kg cylinder, two carburetor gas canisters, two pressure regulators and a hose. 

 

“Intelligence reports indicated that this material was intended for a group of terrorists planning a retaliatory attack following recent losses, including the elimination of several members and the seizure of a significant weapons cache. 

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“The timely interception of this courier and the recovery of these materials have effectively disrupted a potential terrorist attack and dealt a significant blow to the operational capabilities of the terrorist group.

 

“The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. 

“The Force Commander MNJTF Major General Ibrahim Ali has commended the troops and CJTF for their vigilance and professionalism, reiterating MNJTF’s resolve to combat terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the region.”

 

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