A cordon and search exercise carried out by the military following Boko Haram’s attack on Zabamari Muna, near Maiduguri, has led to the discovery of a jeep full of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, has said.

“The jeep along with 2 hilux vehicles being used by terrorists were destroyed in the course of pursuit and encounter with a group of terrorists trying to escape after simultaneous attacks on targets in the communities Thursday and Friday,” Olukolade said in a statement made available to the media on Saturday.

He added that a soldier was among the casualties that resulted from the attacks, where six female suicide bombers detonated themselves, as the insurgents tried unsuccessfully to force their way into the state capital.

“Military Explosives Ordinance experts backed by Police Bomb Disposal Units are continuing with vigorous search for any bombs that might have been hidden or left unexploded in the area,” Olukodae added.

The spokesperson said there is an on-going deployment of additional troops and equipment “to enhance the scope of the mission both within the country and at borders,” as the military launch simultaneous offensives against the insurgents in various fronts.