Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have uncovered a significant stockpile of 12.7mm ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway area of Maiduguri, Borno State.
The recovery came during intelligence-led security operations following recent cordon-and-search activities designed to disrupt criminal and terrorist networks.
According to Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of OPHK, the discovery was made around 3:00 p.m. on Friday after members of the public reported suspicious metallic objects inside a drainage channel.
“Troops, in collaboration with Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams, immediately secured the site and conducted a thorough search.
“Working alongside police and other security agencies, troops continue to dominate the area to safeguard residents, protect critical infrastructure, and prevent criminal or terrorist attempts to recover the cache”, Uba added.
The operation led to the recovery of 1,270 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, including live rounds, along with several power banks concealed within the drainage.
Preliminary measures were taken to secure the site, and efforts are ongoing to drain water from the channel to ensure no additional dangerous items remain hidden.
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