Troops intercept large shipment of IED materials in North East

By Kingsley Omonobi

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai, person intercepted a ample consignment of logistics supplies intended for terrorists successful Yobe State.

Spokesman Lt. Col. Sani Uba described the interception arsenic a large breakthrough successful ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

He said, “Acting connected credible intelligence, troops nether Operation Desert Sanity IV, connected September 16, 2025, astatine astir 7:40 a.m., conducted drawback checks on the Nguru–Gashua roadworthy and intercepted a reddish 14-tyre trailer carrying suspicious consignments. The conveyance was moved to a secured determination and cautiously offloaded.”

Inspection revealed 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer, which tin beryllium utilized to marque improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and 9 cartons of mean saline solution—all concealed beneath bundles of fabric. The consignment was reportedly destined for Niger Republic, indicating cross-border violent proviso networks.

Earlier connected the aforesaid time astatine 10:30 a.m., troops besides intercepted 2 Sharon vehicles and different trailer carrying ample quantities of fabrics and star panels. Intelligence suggested that terrorists were attempting to get fabrics to nutrient uniforms for their fighters.

All drivers, centrifugal boys, and recovered items are presently successful custody, pending further probe and the recognition of consignees and consignors.

The Theatre Command assured the nationalist that troops stay vigilant and committed to disrupting each proviso chains sustaining terrorists successful the region. Citizens are urged to proceed providing timely accusation to information forces.

The Military High Command has lauded troops for their awesome show successful the operation.

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