A suspected terrorist courier has been arrested with Improvised Explosive Device-making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Chief Military Information Officer of the Multinational Joint Task Force operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu , Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, revealed this on Friday.
He said the terrorist was arrested on Thursday after a joint effort of the MNJTF and the Civilian Joint Task Force.
Osoba said the suspect, identified as
Mukhtar Alhaji Chari (28), has confessed to conveying the materials to Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area for a planned attack on MNJTF troops.”
He the materials seized were four empty 12kg cylinders, one empty 6kg cylinder, two carburettor 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,” the statement said.
He said the timely interception of the courier and the recovery of the materials have 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,” it said.
