Troops neutralise IED threats, repel terrorists in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded significant gains in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in Borno State, including the discovery and safe disposal of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the repulsion of suspected terrorists.
Security sources said that at about 10:06 a.m. on April 15, 2026, troops of Headquarters 24 Task Force Brigade, while on picketing duties along the Dikwa–Maiduguri main supply route, discovered an IED at Bale Junction in Dikwa Local Government Area.
The device was successfully detonated in a controlled manner by the troops without causing any damage.
In a related development, at about 10:00 a.m. on the same day, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of 82 Division Task Force Battalion deployed at Ngoshe community discovered another IED while scanning the Ngoshe–Pulka road in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The device was safely disposed of in situ.
Further reports indicated that at about 11:00 a.m., troops on patrol in the area sighted an unconfirmed number of suspected terrorists descending from the Mandara Mountains.
The troops engaged the insurgents, forcing them to abandon their mission and retreat into surrounding terrain.
Security sources said operations are ongoing to sustain pressure on the fleeing terrorists and ensure the safety of residents across the affected areas.
