Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have intercepted a large consignment of logistics supplies intended for terrorists in Yobe State. Spokesman Lt. Col. Sani Uba described the interception as a major breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Inspection revealed 700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer, which can be used to make improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and nine cartons of normal saline solution—all concealed beneath bundles of fabric. The consignment was reportedly destined for Niger Republic, indicating cross-border terrorist supply networks.
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Source: Vanguard News
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