Troops Avert Terrorists’ IED Attack in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the strategic Marte–Dikwa road in Borno State, PRNigeria reports.
Reliable military sources informed Zagazola Makama that the operation was part of intensified counter-terrorism offensives ordered by the military high command to deny insurgents freedom of movement and disrupt their operational capabilities across the North East.
The attempted attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at about 2:01 a.m., when vigilant troops, acting on actionable intelligence, staged an ambush along a key bridge on the Marte–Dikwa axis.
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During the operation, the troops sighted a group of terrorists attempting to plant explosive devices on the bridge. Swiftly responding with superior firepower, the troops engaged the insurgents, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee into the nearby forest in disarray.
Following the confrontation, troops recovered two unexploded IEDs from the scene. No casualties were recorded among the military personnel.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining offensive momentum through continued surveillance, ambushes, and clearance operations aimed at eradicating remnants of terrorist threats in the region.
Operation Hadin Kai remains the flagship military campaign in the North East, dedicated to restoring peace and securing communities affected by over a decade of insurgency.
By PRNigeria
