Troops Recover IED Materials, Medical Supplies from Terrorist Hideout in Borno
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 5 Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with hybrid forces, have recovered improvised explosive device (IED) materials and assorted medical supplies during a clearance operation in the Kareto general area of Borno State.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted on August 9, 2026, following credible intelligence that terrorists were hibernating in the area.
The troops, comprising 90 soldiers and led by the Acting Commander, Col. S.O. Bello, mobilised to the area in conjunction with hybrid forces.
According to the source, the terrorists fled in confusion upon sighting the advancing troops, abandoning one toolbox suspected to be used for IED emplacement and two IED canisters.
The troops subsequently conducted further exploitation of the area and recovered 10 sacks containing assorted medical materials and drugs.
The recovered items included antibiotics, pain relievers, anti-malaria drugs, intravenous fluids, multivitamin tablets and a blood pressure monitoring apparatus.
The troops also projected force towards Wolkiti Village but made no contact with the fleeing terrorists before returning to base at about 5:45 p.m.
The recovery is expected to disrupt the terrorists’ ability to sustain themselves medically and facilitate the emplacement of improvised explosive devices along routes used by security forces and civilians.
Operations remain ongoing in the area to locate and apprehend the fleeing terrorists.
