29th October, 2012
The Joint Task Force (JTF) security outfit in Nigeria’s Yobe state, said on Monday it had recovered assorted arms in Damaturu, the capital
Lt. Eli Lazarus, JTF spokesman, stated that “the JTF, acting on a tip-off, raided a suspected terrorist arms store at Pompomari area of Damaturu on Sunday.
The statement explained that, five Mark IV rifles; one `Fabrique Nationale’ and one pump-action rifle, one riot gun shoot range; four riot guns; one tear gas canister as well as bow and arrows were recovered during the raid which was devoid of exchange of fire.
The JTF reiterated its commitment to providing security and protecting lives and property of all citizens.
Yobe, along with its neighbouring Borno state, has been one of the active centres for Boko haram insurgency.