Troops intercept four insurgents planting ‘deadly IEDs’

The Nigerian army on Friday, said its troops have intercepted and arrested four Boko Haram insurgents at Gombori, Borno state.

The arrested insurgents are said to be responsible for the planting of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the main supply route of Nigerian troops.

A statement released by Sani Usman, army spokesperson, said, “Following information provided by an arrested suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Lawan Abbai, troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE yesterday morning carried out mine and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) clearance at Gombori which was along the troops main supply route.

“The troops located and recovered 2 heavy IEDs buried in the ground by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.

“In the process of recovering the deadly IEDs, the troops intercepted 4 fleeing suspected Boko Haram terrorists that alleged they were on their way to surrender to troops.

“On preliminary investigation, they were identified as confirmed Boko Haram terrorists members planting IEDs along troops routes by their arrested colleague, Lawan Abbai.

The army spokesman further noted that the “troops rescued 5 women and a baby from Boko Haram terrorists at the same general area.”