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Multinational troops intercept terrorists’ courier, foil attack in Borno

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have foiled a potential Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Borno State.
The troops operated under Sector 3 and in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the Monguno community in the state.
The MNJTF’s Chief Military Information Officer, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri.
He said a suspected terrorist courier was intercepted in the operation which took place on Thursday at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area of the state.
Osoba said the suspect identified as Murktar Alhaji-Chari was arrested while conveying materials believed to be for the manufacture of IEDs.
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He said the materials included four empty 12kg cylinders, one empty 6kg cylinder, two carburetor gas canisters, two pressure regulators, and a hose.
The spokesman said: “The suspect confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno for a planned attack targeting MNJTF troops.
“Intelligence reports suggest that the materials were intended for a terrorist group planning a retaliatory attack after suffering recent losses.
“These include the elimination of several members and the seizure of a significant weapons cache.”
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