Troops fighting against the Boko Haram Terrorists in Nigeria’s north-east have discovered a Bomb Making factory in Yobe State.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) used by terrorists were found in the factory.
In a Statement on Friday, the spokesman for the military, Major General Chris Olukolade, said the discovery was made during ongoing cordon and search by troops in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
He said a large quantity 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.
Degrade Capability Of Terrorists
Troops evacuated 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 statement read.
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.
Major General Olukolade expressed optimism that the discovery would 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.