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Forest Operation: Troops Unearth More Weapons From Underground Armouries

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The Nigerian Army says its mopping up operations in Balmo Forest is yielding more discoveries of arms stockpiled in underground cells.

According to a statement by the Director, Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, troops who have been excavating various sites in the forest in search of hidden weapons, have so far recovered over 10 rifles along with parts and accessories as well as more than 80 General Purpose Machine Guns, tubes of Rocket Propelled Grenades and Launchers, cables, wires and thousands of rounds of assorted ammunition.

Also recovered in the search are uniforms of security agencies including protective clothing.

Meanwhile, suspects captured in the forest have been taken into custody and had started volunteering information linking the activities in the forest with other terrorist activities in the country.

The mopping up operation continues, according to the statement.

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