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Tragedy averted as troops uncover and detonate IED planted on Borno highway by terrorists
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Troops of the Nigerian Army, working alongside native vigilantes, have found and safely detonated an improvised explosive machine (IED) planted alongside the Damboa–Bulabulin–Maiduguri highway in Borno State.
The machine was found at about 1:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026, throughout a route-dominance patrol and escort of civilian autos by troops of 25 Brigade, Sector 2.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, November 4, stated the IED was situated roughly 5 kilometres earlier than the Kumala checkpoint.
Following the invention, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) crew moved to the situation and efficiently detonated the machine.
The troops subsequently proceeded to Kumala checkpoint and continued their safety duties. No casualty was recorded in the course of the operation.
The discovery and clearance of the explosive machine shaped a part of ongoing efforts to safe the main route, shield civilian commuters and forestall assaults on motorists by suspected terrorists.
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