Troops clear Maiduguri-Biu Road of land mines

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, has said the troops of the Nigerian Army have detonated land mines planted by the insurgents along the Maiduguri-Biu Road.

Usman said the road was now safe for usage as adequate security had been provide to ensure safety of commuters.

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Usman whose comments were contained in an electronic mail on Sunday said the land mines were removed by the Special Forces Explosive Ordinance Devices Unit in collaboration with the police and the vigilance groups.

He said the team of security operatives successfully detonated four Improvised Explosive Devices planted by the insurgents during the operation.

The Acting Army Spokesman also advised the members of the public to be vigilant and security conscious and report suspicious movements to security operatives.

The insurgents had reportedly taken over a portion of the Maiduguri-Biu Road on Monday.

He said, “Please be informed that Maiduguri-Biu Road had been cleared of land mines by a team of Nigerian Army Special Forces, Explosives Ordinance Devices with support from Nigeria Police and local vigilance group.

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“During the painstaking and thorough operation, four Improvised Explosive Devices planted by the suspected Boko Haram terrorists were discovered and successfully detonated.

“Commuters are encouraged to use the road as adequate security has been provided.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to further enjoin the public to be more security conscious and report any suspicious persons and movement to the security agents