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Troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion, Nigerian Army, have intercepted 242 bags of NPK fertiliser suspected to be diverted for the production of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists in Borno State.
A source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to journalists on Friday in Abuja.
He said the operation underscored the army’s vigilance in cutting off critical logistics to insurgents.
The source added that the troops, stationed at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of the state, intercepted a truck conveying 142 bags of NPK 20-10-10 fertiliser on Wednesday.
He said preliminary checks showed that the consignment, approved for delivery to Mbalala ward in Chibok LGA, was instead diverted through Bama en route Askira-Uba, raising suspicions of terrorist linkage.
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“In a related development, troops of 21 Military Intelligence Regiment in collaboration with 21 Provost Company intercepted another truck loaded with 100 bags of NPK 20-10-10 fertiliser, 79 bags of maize, and 21 bags of rice at Banki.
“The fertiliser was not reflected in the waybill presented, and the driver claimed he did not know the consignment, only that he was paid to deliver it in Banki town.
“The suspects and items are in custody for further investigation,” he stated.
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