The Joint Task Force
(JTF) on Operation Restore Order (ORO) on Tuesday said it killed two suspected
terrorists in Monguno Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.
The JTF Spokesman,
Lt.-Col.Sagir Musa, stated this while briefing newsmen in Maiduguri.
He said the JTF also
intercepted large quantities of
arms from the suspected terrorists during the
operation.
Musa also said the
two suspected terrorists who were escorting the consignment died in an exchange
of fire with security men.
“The arms included
eight rocket launchers, 10 rocket bombs, 10 rocket chargers, two AK 47 rifles
and 13 magazines.”
He said that the arms
were concealed in a blue Toyota Hilux vehicle heading towards Maiduguri.
“The JTF in
conjunction with the Department of State Service, the Multi National Joint Task
Force intercepted large consignment of arms and ammunitions.
“The consignment was
intercepted at Daban Masara in Monguno Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno
based on intelligence report.
“The large
consignment of arms was being moved from Baga Masara heading towards Maiduguri
in a blue hilux vehicle.
“The JTF wishes to
appeal to members of the public to provide useful information to security
agencies in order to stop the isolated killings in the state.” (NAN)
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