A suspected member of the so-called ‘Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’ (ISIL) terrorist group was captured dead in a counter-terrorism operation in capital Ankara, a security source told Anadolu Agency on Wednesday.

Ankara Anti-Terror Branch teams carried out an operation in the Etimesgut district after receiving reports that an ISIL terrorist was preparing a suicide attack, according to the source who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

The suspect, who did not respond to demands “to surrender”, was killed during a stand-off with police.

Scores of explosives were found in the suspect’s home by bomb and crime scene investigation teams.

Ankara governor’s office issued warning Monday of potentially imminent terrorist attacks by ISIL as authorities canceled mass protests in the city until Nov. 30.

Turkey has been a main sponsor of armed groups operating in the Middle East region, mainly in Syria and Iraq, by supporting terrorist groups with training, money and logistics to fight against the national government forces.

Western media reports revealed Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan’s involvement in oil smuggling operations from terrorist groups in Iraq.

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