Troops Foil Bomb Attack In Nigeria, Intercept IED Courier In Borno
In a statement released on Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad, confirmed the arrest.
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), operating under Sector 3 in Monguno, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested a 28-year-old man identified as Murktar Alhaji Chari.
The suspect, a suspected terrorist courier, was apprehended while conveying materials believed to be used in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, January 2, 2025, during a significant counter-terrorism operation.
In a statement released on Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad, confirmed the arrest.
He disclosed that the suspect confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area, Borno State, where they were intended for a planned attack on MNJTF troops.
The intercepted items included four empty 12kg cylinders, one empty 6kg cylinder, two carburetor gas canisters, two pressure regulators, and a hose.
Osoba said, “Intelligence reports indicated that this material was intended for a group of terrorists planning a retaliatory attack following recent losses, including the elimination of several members and the seizure of a significant weapons cache.
“The timely interception of this courier and the recovery of these materials have effectively disrupted a potential terrorist attack and dealt a significant blow to the operational capabilities of the terrorist group.”
He added that the suspect is currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, the Force Commander MNJTF Major General Ibrahim Ali has commended the troops and CJTF for their vigilance and professionalism, reiterating MNJTF’s resolve to combat terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the region.
