IED planted by ISWAP terrorists injures three police officers in Borno

Three police officers sustained injuries following a landmine explosion along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road, suspected to have been planted by ISWAP terrorists. 

Intelligence sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 near Garin Kuturu Village, between Auno and Jakana towns, while a Rapid Response Squad (RRS) patrol team was on routine duty. 

The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated as the officers stepped on it, damaging their patrol vehicle and creating a crater measuring three feet deep and five feet wide. 

Bomb Disposal (EOD-CBRN) Team was deployed to cordon off the area and conduct a thorough sweep for secondary explosives, but none were found. The affected area was declared safe for road users. 

The injured officers were rushed to the Borno State Specialist Hospital, where they received treatment and were later discharged.