Troops discover, detonate IED planted along Borno highway
Nigerian Army Disarms IED Along Key Route in Borno State
The Nigerian Army has successfully prevented a potential attack by discovering and detonating an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Damboa-Bulabulin-Maiduguri Road in Borno State.
The operation was conducted by troops from the 25 Brigade, Sector 2, in conjunction with local vigilantes during a routine patrol and escort for civilian vehicles. The information was shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who specializes in counterinsurgency in the Lake Chad region.
According to security sources, the IED was found around 1:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026, approximately five kilometers from the Kumala checkpoint. Following the discovery, the troops proceeded to the checkpoint and continued their security operations without any reported casualties.
This event highlights ongoing military efforts to secure major transportation routes, safeguard civilian travelers, and thwart potential attacks by suspected terrorist groups in Borno State.
