Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have discovered a massive ...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have discovered a massive cache of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on a strategic bridge linking Marte and Dikwa in Borno State.
The discovery was made during a targeted clearance operation by specialised Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams deployed from Forward Operating Bases in both Marte and Dikwa. A total of 56 fully assembled IEDs were recovered safely from the site.
The Nigerian Army announced the discovery in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, July 4.
"Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with members of the CJTF, have uncovered a significant cache of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) emplaced by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on the strategic bridge linking Marte and Dikwa in Borno State. The discovery was made by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams deployed from both Marte and Dikwa Forward Operating Bases during a targeted clearance operation.
So far, a total of 56 fully prepared IEDs have been safely recovered from the location. Controlled procedures are currently underway to render the remaining devices safe for complete recovery and disposal,” the statement read.
The military added that the operation averted a potentially catastrophic attack, highlighting the vigilance, expertise, and commitment of Nigerian troops to protecting critical infrastructure and civilian lives in the North-East region.
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