The military on Friday said it discovered a rocket launcher manufacturing factory in Kano State.
A statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, said the discovery was made during a cordon and search exercise in Dorayi District, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
Olukolade said this was as a result of the arrest of a prominent member of the terrorists group.
The statement by Olukolade said that other arms and ammunition were recovered by the military during the raid.
The statement reads: “… cordon and search exercise has led to the discovery of Rocket Launcher production facility at Dorayi District in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
“The discovery follows the arrest of a prominent member of the terrorists group.
“Locally made Anti-Aircraft Gun and Mortar accessories as well as Rocket Propelled Grenade tubes and Launcher along with accessories were recovered.
“Also seized were three AK47 rifles and hundreds of rounds of assorted ammunitions as well as drilling machines and other fabricating equipment.
“The general public is once again reminded to report suspicious persons to security agencies in their localities to prevent unwholesome act by terrorists.”
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