Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, also lauded the task force for its effort in securing the region and assured it of Nigeria and Borno government support.
Borno governor Babagana Zulum said the feat was achieved following the return of peace in the state.
NDLEA spokesman said the interception has prevented the circulation of the deadly substance in the state.
According to the UN agency, 13 years of armed conflict in North-East Nigeria has left women and children in acute vulnerability.
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While Mr Usman died after being shot in the neck, Mr Goodluck, hit with bullets in the chest and arm, was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Mr Zulum described Mr Shettima, a former Borno governor, as a politician with a “very deep understanding of our country.”
Mr Zulum said the committee would also manage repentant insurgents, particularly how they will leave their enclave, their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
Mr Onyeuko said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai had intensified the tempo of their operations in the various locations in North-East.
Mr Mustafa said in Maiduguri on Sunday that the party was very popular in Borno and now set to shock other political parties.
Mr Machina was certified as the winner of the primary, but he still expects the ruling party to double down its plot to trade his mandate for the Senate President.
