Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recovered a large
cache of 12.7mm ammunition in the Bulumkutu railway area of Maiduguri, Borno
state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication, the discovery followed intelligence-led operations and
cordon-and-search activities aimed at curbing criminal and terrorist activities
in the region.
Security sources said the recovery happened around 3:00 pm
on Friday after residents reported suspicious metallic objects inside a
drainage channel.
Military personnel, supported by police explosive ordnance
disposal (EOD) teams, secured the area and conducted a thorough search of the
drainage channel.
They recovered 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, including
live rounds and power banks concealed in the channel.
The publication said preliminary actions were taken to
secure the site while efforts continued to drain water from the channel to
check for more hidden items.
Troops, alongside police and other security agencies, have
maintained a strong presence in the area to protect residents and critical
infrastructure and to prevent any attempts by criminals or terrorists to
reclaim the recovered ammunition.
Makama said there were no casualties or unusual incidents
reported during the operation, and the security situation remains calm but
under close watch.
The military urged residents to remain vigilant and report
suspicious activities to security agencies, noting that community support is
vital for maintaining peace and security in the north-east.
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