by Ranti Joseph
The Nigerian Army has discovered a bomb making factory, where improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by terrorists were being produced.
A large quantity of IEDs including those commonly used by suicide bombers were recovered from the site in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
This was disclosed in a statement by Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade.
The factory, which was located in a fertilizer company, has also converted some of the materials therein for production of all types of IEDs.
Troops are still clearing the materials which include a large quantity of suicide bomber vests from the facility to their base.
It is believed that the heavy calibre bomb used in blowing up the bridge between Damaturu and Buni Yadi was produced there.
The terrorists were kicked out from Buni Yadi after a military assault that was conducted last Saturday. The troops advance was delayed by the series of IEDs planted on the highway leading to Buni Yadi.
Four soldiers were said to have died from the IEDs in the course of the operation to clear terrorists from the town.
