MNJTF Foils IED Attack, Intercepts Terrorists’ Courier
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have intercepted a suspected terrorist courier, Murktar Chari, 28, conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
According to the MNJTF, the courier was arrested in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Thursday.
The suspect was said to have confessed to transporting the IEDs to Damasak town for a “planned attack on MNJTF troops.”
The MNJTF revealed that its troops recovered 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 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 MNJTF said.
MNJTF Foils IED Attack, Intercepts Terrorists’ Courier is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
