Troops discover bomb factory in Yobe state, Nigeria.

Nigerian Troops have discovered a bomb making factory where explosives devices (IEDs) used by terrorist were being produced.

Major General Chris Olukolade said the recovery happened during the ongoing search by troops in Buni Yadi Gujba LGA. of Yobe state.

According to him, “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 evacuating 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 in the factory.

“The terrorists were sacked 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 died from such IEDs in the course of the operation to clear terrorists from the town.