Military Arrest Three Bomb Makers in Gombe

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The Defence Headquarters has said three bomb making experts have been arrested during cordon and search operations in Gombe state.

A statement by Defence spokesman Major General Chris Olukolade said the arrested persons are suspected to be members of Boko Haram in search of soft targets to attack after being dislodged from Sambisa forest and other strong holds.

Some Of The Bombs Found

Olukolade said: "items recovered from the apprehended include a tricycle and materials for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation."

He added that cordon and search is continuing in certain localities and will be intensified along with mopping up operations in locations where offensive operations are being conducted.

Olukolade explained that the essence is to apprehend the terrorists who have been dislodged from their sanctuaries and are in search of escape routes or resorting to attacking soft targets.

He also called on the public to be extra vigilant and to report suspicious movements or activities within their environs.

"The military is poised to ensure that the ongoing operations are duly aligned with security arrangement nationwide towards forestalling any attempt by terrorists or other criminal groups planning to breach security or disrupt the inaugurations activities anywhere in the country," the DHQ said.