Panafrican News Agency

Burkinabe army seize shell, war materials from an individual's home in eastern region

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Burkinabe army seized a shell and various war materials from an individual's home in Tanwalbougou, eastern Burkina Faso, an official source said Tuesday.

In a weekly update on its security operations, the army said that on August 24, a shell and various other materials were discovered at the home of an individual in Tanwalbougou following information gathered. These materials have been recovered and investigations are underway.

On 23 August, an improvised explosive device was discovered by a unit of the TOENI mixed detachment during an escort mission. The device was neutralized.

During the week of August 24-30, the army conducted 19 air operations (air support, convoy monitoring, transport and cargo), 39 operations to secure markets and places of worship, and 243 patrols.

-0- PANA TNDD/TBM/MTA/VAO 1Sept2020