Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno

Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno

By: Our Reporter

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Monguno, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) and making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025, in a significant counter-terrorism operation.

Gunio is located about 60km from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, Northeast Nigeria.

Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer, HQ MNJTF, N’djamena, Chad, in a statement on Wednesday, identified the suspect as Mr. Murktar Alhaji Chari, 28 years old.

According to the statement, the suspect confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in the 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.” The statement further said

According to the statement, information revealed that the materials were intended for a group of terrorists planning a retaliatory attack following the killing of their members and seizure of a significant weapons cache.
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It said 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.

Nigeria: Troops intercepted a terrorist courier conveying IEDs in Borno