The war against terrorism witnessed a significant boost in the ancient northern city of Zaria, Kaduna state when the Nigeria Army uncovered a suspected Boko Haram bomb factory there, recovering many important items.
Some Of The Recovered Bomb Making Components
The discovery was confirmed by Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman. He said that the discovery followed a Cordon and Search Operation which it carried out with other security agencies in the Kwanar Shahada, Jushin Chiki area of the city.
Usman described the bomb factory as a two-bedroom bungalow, and that there were Improvised Explosive Devices in “stage one state of readiness.”
The operation also led to the recovery of several IED-making materials that include:
The operation also led to the recovery of several IED-making materials that include:
• 17 Sensor Mechanical Timers (Remote Controls)
• 11 Primed Suicide Bombers Vests
• 36 Primed IEDs in “Bobo” cans
• One military kitbag with support items like saw, hammer, cello tapes and guns
• 2 gallons of paint containing prepared IEDs
• 2 gallons of turkey oil brand with prepared IEDs
• 7 rolls of wires of various lengths
• One bag containing several sensors
• 25 nine volt batteries
• 11 Primed Suicide Bombers Vests
• 36 Primed IEDs in “Bobo” cans
• One military kitbag with support items like saw, hammer, cello tapes and guns
• 2 gallons of paint containing prepared IEDs
• 2 gallons of turkey oil brand with prepared IEDs
• 7 rolls of wires of various lengths
• One bag containing several sensors
• 25 nine volt batteries
According to the spokesman, a 60-year old man, Umaru Mohammed, has been arrested in connection with the bomb factory as he was sighted within the premises. The building housing the factory has also been demolished.
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