Nigerian Army troops have prevented a potential terrorist attack after discovering and safely detonating an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a major highway in Borno State.
The explosive device was discovered along the Damboa-Bulabulin-Maiduguri Road by troops of the 25 Brigade, Sector 2, working alongside local vigilantes during a route-dominance patrol and escort operation for civilian motorists.
Security sources disclosed that the discovery was made at approximately 1:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026, about five kilometres before the Kumala checkpoint.
Following the discovery, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was immediately deployed to the location and successfully neutralised the device through a controlled detonation.
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The troops subsequently proceeded to the Kumala checkpoint and continued their security operations.
No casualties were recorded during the operation.
The successful clearance of the explosive device is part of ongoing military efforts to secure major routes, protect commuters and prevent suspected terrorist attacks across Borno State.
The development highlights the continued security threats facing motorists and communities in the North-East, as troops intensify patrols to safeguard civilian movements.
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