Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered assorted ammunition and other dangerous items from a drainage channel in Borno State, following credible intelligence and sustained clearance operations in the area.

A statement issued on Friday in Maiduguri by the Army said the recovery was made during a routine search and cordon-and-sweep operation conducted by troops in collaboration with other security agencies.

According to the statement, the items were discovered concealed inside a drainage system suspected to have been used by terrorists and other criminal elements to hide weapons and logistics.

Items recovered include assorted rounds of ammunition, locally fabricated devices, metal fragments, and other materials believed to be used in the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The Army said preliminary findings indicated that the recovered items were likely intended for use in planned attacks on security personnel and civilians within Maiduguri metropolis and its environs.

It noted that the successful operation was part of ongoing efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to deny insurgents freedom of movement, degrade their logistics networks, and ensure the safety of residents.

“The troops acted on actionable intelligence and conducted a thorough search of the drainage, leading to the recovery of the dangerous items without any casualties,” the statement said.

The Army added that the recovered ammunition and materials had been safely evacuated and handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and disposal.

It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive patrols, intelligence-led operations, and cooperation with local communities to flush out remnants of terrorist elements in the North-East.

The military also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information on suspicious movements or objects to security agencies, assuring them of confidentiality and prompt response.

Borno has remained the epicentre of counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, with security forces intensifying clearance operations to prevent a resurgence of terrorist activities and restore lasting peace to the region.