The Nigerian troops have cleared Damaturu-Biu road of mines by a team of Nigerian Army Special Forces, Explosives Ordinance Devices with support from Nigeria Police and members of local vigilante, Acting Director of Army Public Relations,Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said in a statement Saturday.
Boko Haram terrorist had been earlier reported to have blocked the road,raising fear among Nigerians.
The Acting Spokesman of the Army said “During the painstaking and thorough operation, four Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) planted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists were discovered and successfully detonated.
“Commuters are encouraged to use the road as adequate security is being provided.
Also the statement said “The Nigerian Army wishes to further enjoin the public to be more security conscious and report any suspicious persons and movements to the security agents.
