The Joint Task Force (JTF) yesterday intercepted a suicide bomb-laden car earmarked for suicide missions in Borno and Yobe states.
The driver of the ill-fated car was undergoing interrogation last night.
According to a source, the explosives were meant for suicide bombings in some strategic parts of Borno and Yobe states.
The source said: “There was an interception of a Camry car with registration no. Borno AA 867 MAF at Tudu Quarters at Mudugumeri Area of Maiduguri at about 4:30p.m.
“ The car was loaded with four cylinders; four DAF gas oil cylinders; three constructed Improvised Explosive Devices; 18 by 9 volts battery with two switches and 4 by 25 litres jerricans of incendiary materials earmarked for suicide bombings.
“The car was intercepted by a vigilant patrol team which was undergoing routine surveillance following security reports on likely simultaneous suicide bombings in Yobe and Borno states.
“All the items recovered are in the custody of the JTF for analysis and further investigation. The driver of the car has been undergoing interrogation in JTF custody.”
The source added: “Security has been reinforced in the two affected states with more teams on patrol and strategic checkpoints put on red alert.”
Two towns in Northeast states of Adamawa and Yobe have come under attack by gunmen.
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And these are the same people the federal govt wants to give 48m!!!...
ReplyDeletePlease they should interrrogate the driver very well to me i dont mind an extreme torture for him to talk.
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