IED Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/ied/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:21:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 IED Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/ied/ 32 32 42672738 Troops Destroy IED Along Damboa–Maiduguri Highway https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/21/troops-destroy-ied-along/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:21:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186863 Troops Destroy IED Along Damboa–Maiduguri Highway Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Damboa–Komala–Maiduguri highway in Borno State while conducting escort operations for civilian commuters. Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. on March 19, 2026, during a coordinated patrol by […]

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]]> 186863 Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Yobe, Destroy IED During Patrol in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/16/troops-repel-terrorist-ambush-2/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:33:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186673 Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Yobe, Destroy IED During Patrol in Borno Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several Boko Haram terrorists and repelled an ambush in Yobe State, while also discovering and safely disposing of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a separate operation in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the ambush […]

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]]> 186673 Bandits Kill  7 in Sokoto Attack as 5 Injured in Zamfara IED Blast https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/16/bandits-kill-sokoto-zamfara/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:56:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=180486 Bandits Kill  7 in Sokoto Attack as 5 Injured in Zamfara IED Blast At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted in an early morning raid by armed bandits in Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while five others sustained serious injuries in a […]

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]]> 180486 Troops Dismantle Terrorist Camps, Recover Arms, Destroy IEDs in Sambisa Forest Offensive https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/31/troops-dismantle-terrorist/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:31:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177627 Troops Dismantle Terrorist Camps, Recover Arms, Destroy IEDs in Sambisa Forest Offensive Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have destroyed multiple terrorist camps, recovered arms and ammunition, and safely detonated improvised explosive devices (IEDs during sustained offensive operations under Operation Desert Sanity V in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno State. Military sources revealed that the […]

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]]> 177627 Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bomber, Seize IED Materials in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/31/troops-arrest-suspected-4/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:22:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177600 Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bomber, Seize IED Materials in Borno Troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have apprehended a suspected suicide bomber and intercepted materials intended for the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Borno State, marking another major breakthrough in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the […]

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]]> 177600 Boko Haram IED Attack Claims 17 Lives, Injures Over 20 in Konduga https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/01/boko-haram-ied-attack-claims/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:22:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=140210 Boko Haram IED Attack Claims 17 Lives, Injures Over 20 in Konduga At least 17 people have been killed and over 20 injured after a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber targeted a market in Konduga, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the Kawuri community, located approximately 50 kilometers from Maiduguri, […]

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]]> 140210 Nigerian Troops Eliminate 9 Bandits, Rescue 18, Recover GPMG PKT in Zamfara, Sokoto States https://prnigeria.com/2020/04/12/troops-eliminate-bandits-gpmg/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:52:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=31374 Nigerian Troops Eliminate 9 Bandits, Rescue 18, Recover GPMG PKT in Zamfara, Sokoto States 1.​ Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI in Zamfara State in a ground and air operation closed up on bandits in a subsidiary operation called Operation CHINGABA along Maru-Dansadau axis. During the operation, 9 bandits were neutralized, while Ten men, Four women […]

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]]> 31374 Explosives: Nigeria, India Sign MoU on IED Detectors https://prnigeria.com/2020/01/24/nigeria-india-mou-ied/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:26:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=28528 Explosives: Nigeria, India Sign MoU on IED Detectors The Indian Government has reiterated her commitment to further enhance the existing 60 years of defence collaboration with Nigeria in order to expand both nations’ defence capabilities. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhay Thakur disclosed this today when he visited the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in […]

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]]> 28528 Nemesis: Boko Haram’s IED Kills 7 Terrorists https://prnigeria.com/2019/10/20/bombardment-troops-eliminate-boko/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 09:34:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=25934 Nemesis: Boko Haram’s IED Kills 7 Terrorists TACTICAL BOOMERANG; SEVEN BOKO HARAM CRIMINALS KILLED EIGHT OTHERS CRIPPLED BY THEIR OWN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE As the artillery bombardment and ground assault by troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) intensify across Operation LAFIYA DOLE Theatre, more Boko Haram casualties are being recorded. In a clear case that […]

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]]> 25934 Military Engineers Deployed to Fix Konduga-Bama Axis https://prnigeria.com/2019/08/21/military-engineers-deployed-konduga/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:34:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=24527 Military Engineers Deployed to Fix Konduga-Bama Axis In a desperate effort by terrorists to furstrate the proactive and offensive action in the ongoing Counter terrorism Operation (Operation “Halaka Dodo”), troops of operation Lafiya Dole had thwarted a diversionary ploy by terrorists to frustrate smooth movement of troops, logistics and other road users along road Maiduguri-Konduga-Bama […]

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]]> 24527 Soldiers Eliminate Female Suicide Bombers in Army Barrack https://prnigeria.com/2018/06/21/soldiers-female-suicide-bombers-army/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/06/21/soldiers-female-suicide-bombers-army/#respond Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:52:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=14489 Soldiers Eliminate Female Suicide Bombers in Army Barrack Yesterday being 20/06/18 at about 2020hrs, two female suicide bombers onboard a tricycle attempted to infiltrate the defunct 333 Artillery Mammy Market in Maiduguri, Borno State. The first bomber exploded as she was shot by soldiers while trying to buy ticket at the gate. The second bomber […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/06/21/soldiers-female-suicide-bombers-army/feed/ 0 14489 Suicide Bombers Strike in Konduga https://prnigeria.com/2018/05/04/suicide-bombers-strike-konduga/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/05/04/suicide-bombers-strike-konduga/#respond Fri, 04 May 2018 15:16:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=13919 Suicide Bombers Strike in Konduga Today being 04/05/2018 at about 12.04am, four suicide bombers detonated IEDs strapped to their bodies in Mainari Kanuri and Mainari Shua villages in Konduga LGA. Three of them detonated the IEDs killing themselves only, while the fourth person killed herself and three others. Seven other persons were injured and have […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/05/04/suicide-bombers-strike-konduga/feed/ 0 13919 Army Constructs Camp Buratai in Bayelsa, Bomber Kills 3 in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/06/army-flags-camp-buratai-bayelsa/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/06/army-flags-camp-buratai-bayelsa/#respond Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:58:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=13114 Army Flags off Construction of Camp Buratai in Bayelsa  The Nigerian Army has flagged off the construction of 16 Brigade Camp Buratai in Yenagoa. Delivering, his groundbreaking remarks,  the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai who  was highly elated disclosed that it is a historical milestone. He further stated that about a […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/06/army-flags-camp-buratai-bayelsa/feed/ 0 13114 Troops Intercept Fleeing Boko Haram Members in Yobe State https://prnigeria.com/2018/02/15/troops-intercept-fleeing-boko-haram/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/02/15/troops-intercept-fleeing-boko-haram/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:15:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=12664 Troops Intercept Fleeing Boko Haram Members in Yobe State Following the heat of the ongoing Operation DEEP PUNCH II by troops of OperationLAFIYA DOLE, the troops of 120 Battalion, Goniri, and subunits of Defence Companies under the 27 Task Force Brigade Garrison, Buni Yadi, Yobe State, have intercepted and detonated a vehicle borne Improvised Explosive […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/02/15/troops-intercept-fleeing-boko-haram/feed/ 0 12664 Troops Rescue 85 Hostages, Kills 11 Terrorists https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/25/troops-rescue-hostages-kills-terrorists/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/25/troops-rescue-hostages-kills-terrorists/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:22:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=10922 The operation which was supported by the NigerianAir Force was very successful in achieving its objectives

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/25/troops-rescue-hostages-kills-terrorists/feed/ 0 10922 Troops Rescue NNPC Staffs, Recover Corpses, Eliminate Terrorists https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/26/troops-rescue-nnpc-staffs/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/26/troops-rescue-nnpc-staffs/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:52:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=10069 Troops Rescue NNPC Staffs, Recover Corpses, Eliminate Terrorists Yesterday Tuesday 25th July 2017, at about 3.00pm, suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed the escort and team of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) staff returning from oil exploration at Barno Yasu, Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. On receipt of the information, the Brigade mobilized and […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/26/troops-rescue-nnpc-staffs/feed/ 0 10069 Two Suicide Bombers Killed Behind University of Maiduguri https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/07/two-suicide-bombers-killed/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/07/two-suicide-bombers-killed/#respond Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:39:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=9874 Yesterday 6/7/2017, at about 2150hrs,  two male suicide bombers were sighted and intercepted along the parapet behind the University of Maiduguri  by joint security operatives deployed to the University. One of the suicide bomber was shot dead,  while the second bomber hurriedly detonated IED strapped to his body, killing himself, to avoid being captured alive. […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/07/two-suicide-bombers-killed/feed/ 0 9874 Troops Ambush Terrorists, Provide Free Medical https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/01/troops-ambush-terrorists-provide/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/01/troops-ambush-terrorists-provide/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:53:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=9778 On Wednesday 28th June 2017, troops of 151 Battalion on routine fighting patrol within Lt Col Abu Ali Range discovered freshly dug hole prepared for Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists. The unit’s Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) team scanned the general area and discovered 1 Cylinder main charge, 1 Pressure […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/07/01/troops-ambush-terrorists-provide/feed/ 0 9778 Troops Rescue 10 Hostages from Terrorists in Gombole https://prnigeria.com/2017/03/24/troops-rescue-10-hostages-terrorists-gombole/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/03/24/troops-rescue-10-hostages-terrorists-gombole/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:32:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=8663 Troops of 103 Battalion, 7 Division, Nigerian Army of Operation LAFIYA DOLE along with some Civilian JTF today, conducted clearance operation at Gombole, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

During the operation, the troops neutralized a number of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the area. They also discovered and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) factory located at the village.

The team further recovered 3 motorcycles, 4 primed Suicide Vests and 4 stolen military desert camouflage. They rescued 4 females and 6 children from the terrorists.

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/03/24/troops-rescue-10-hostages-terrorists-gombole/feed/ 0 8663 DSS Nabs IED Specialist and 20 Other Top Criminals Nationwide https://prnigeria.com/2016/09/04/dss-nabs-ied-specialist-20-top-criminals-nationwide/ https://prnigeria.com/2016/09/04/dss-nabs-ied-specialist-20-top-criminals-nationwide/#respond Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:32:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=6958 The Department of State Services (DSS), has sustained tactical and counter-terrorism operations which have yielded major successes with the arrest of terrorists and other criminals across the country.

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