The Nigerian military advised residents to remain vigilant throughout the festive period and avoid unnecessary exposure to security risks.
Mr Uba said the military high command had commended the troops for their gallantry and swift response.
The source said the suspect hails from Kafetowa village in the Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Items recovered during the operation include two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, etc.
He said the two neutralised VBIEDs were destroyed by OPHK defensive fire.
He said troops were attacked by terrorists while returning from a successful patrol within the fringes of Sambisa forest.
The report said the convoy was moving in the direction of Bongry when it was intercepted by the terrorists.
The governor said that President Bola Tinubu and the service chiefs had given firm assurances to support Borno in addressing its security challenges.
“If you look at the strength of the army in Nigeria today, there are about 290,000. If you compare it to Egypt, they have over three million soldiers,” said the CJTF chief.
The troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force have foiled a potential improvised explosive device attack.
