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Nigerian Army destroy Boko Haram bomb factory

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Nigerian Army has discovered and destroyed another Improvised Explosives Device- (IED) making factory in Borno.

This was made public in a statement signed by Col. Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations.

It stated that the factory was discovered at Miyati and Nyaleri villages in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno.

“The troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army achieved an unprecedented feat today in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists in its area of operations.

“The Brigade, during a cordon and search operation at Sandia, Kokakowa and Nyaleri villages suspected to be Boko Haram enclaves early today, discovered and destroyed the factory.

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“It was situated along Maiduguri-Bulabulin-Damboa road, in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.’’

Adding that three terrorists, comprising an “Ameer’’, a high contact and a foot soldier were also arrested.

According to the statement, other items discovered were a Peugeot pick up van, foodstuffs, 10-KVA Lister generator, gas cylinders, borehole pumping machine and three bags of maize.

Others are one bag of millet and 13 empty AGO jerry cans, amongst others.
It stated that the operation was a joint effort between the 25 Task Force Brigade and Nigerian Air Force which provided air cover and tracking.

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