Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 242 bags of NPK fertiliser suspected to be diverted for use in the production of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs by terrorists in Borno.
Reportedly, troops of 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area, LGA intercepted a truck conveying 142 bags of NPK 20-10-10 fertiliser on Wednesday. Preliminary checks showed that the consignment, approved for delivery to Mbalala ward in Chibok LGA, was instead diverted through Bama en route Askira-Uba, raising suspicions of terrorist linkage.
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Source: Daily Post News
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