Troops arrest high profile Boko Haram terrorist, raid IED hub in North East

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have arrested a high profile Boko Haram member and raided Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) materials hub in Damboa and Gashua Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe States.

Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said these operational feats were recorded following robust operations conducted by troops of OPHK.

“Following a tip off, a wanted Boko Haram/ Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist, one Yawi Modu, who has been on the wanted list was nabbed along Damboa-Wajiroko road,” Nwachukwu said.

Meanwhile, troops have successfully busted a Urea Fertilzer syndicate known for supplying terrorists with IED materials.

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Nwachukwu said the market is believed to be the notorious hub for IED materials for Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP).

He said the ISWAP criminals facing the reality of obvious depletion are desperately acquiring IED materials to make explosive devices with which to unleash terror on innocent civilians, in a bid to remain relevant and present a posture of potency.

Nwachukwu also stated that in the sting operation conducted, a total of 281 fifty Kg bags of Urea were recovered from the warehouses in the market and two notorious Boko Haram terrorists distributors were also arrested.

He recalled that Urea fertilizer has been banned by government because its use as a major component for manufacturing IED by terrorists.

Nwachukwu said the suspects and materials recovered are currently undergoing preliminary investigation.

While commending the vigilance and resilience of the troops, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has reassured them of his support in decisively tackling the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.