Nigerian forces have continued to record success in the onslaught against Boko Haram insurgents in the North East of Nigeria. The troops on Friday discovered a bomb making factory in Yobe State belonging to members of the deadly sect.
According to a statement released by the Defence Spokesperson, Major General Chris Olukolade, the discovery was made during ongoing cordon and search by troops in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
He noted that a large quantity of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), including those commonly used by suicide bombers, were recovered from the site.
“The ongoing cordon and search by troops in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State has led to the discovery of a Bomb Making factory, where improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorists were being produced.
“Large quantities of IEDs including those commonly used by suicide bombers were recovered from the site.
“The factory, which was located in a fertilizer company, has also converted some of the materials therein for production of all types of IEDs.
“Troops are still evacuating the materials which include a large quantity of suicide bomber vests from the facility to their base. It is believed that the heavy calibre bomb used in blowing up the bridge between Damaturu and Buni Yadi was produced in the factory.
“The terrorists were sacked from Buni Yadi after a military assault that was conducted last Saturday.
“The troops advance was delayed by the series of IEDs planted on the highway leading to Buni Yadi. Four soldiers died from such IEDs in the course of the operation to clear terrorists from the town.
“This discovery is expected to degrade the capability of terrorists in the production of explosives, which they have been using lavishly in the area until they were dislodged from their stronghold,” the statement said.
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