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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.
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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