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Nigerian Army Foils ISWAP Terrorist Plot in Borno State

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The Nigerian Army thwarted an attempt by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists to detonate 56 improvised explosive devices on the Marte-Dikwa bridge in Borno State. The potentially devastating attack was averted after troops of 24 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, discovered the devices during a clearance operation in the Dikwa general area. The explosive devices were safely detonated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, ensuring the safety of military logistics and civilian commuters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army recovered 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Marte-Dikwa bridge in Borno State.
  • The IEDs were carefully concealed on the strategic bridge to inflict mass casualties and obstruct the movement of troops and civilians.
  • Troops of 24 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, discovered the devices during a clearance operation in the Dikwa general area.
  • The swift action by vigilant troops averted a potentially devastating attack on military logistics and civilian commuters.
  • The Army has intensified clearance operations in the region to deny terrorists freedom of action and ensure the safety of lives and property.
  • The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team safely detonated the explosives, allowing normal movement to resume along the corridor.
  • The Nigerian Army's operation is a part of its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and ensure national security.
  • The incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by ISWAP terrorists in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria.

Statistics:

  • 56 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered by the Nigerian Army on the Marte-Dikwa bridge.
  • The IEDs were strategically placed to inflict mass casualties and obstruct the movement of troops and civilians.
  • 24 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, conducted the clearance operation that led to the discovery of the explosives.
  • The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team safely detonated the explosives.
  • Normal movement has resumed along the Marte-Dikwa corridor.
  • The Nigerian Army's operation is an ongoing effort to combat terrorism and ensure national security.

Sources:

  • NAN (no date mentioned)
  • The Nigerian Army's official X (formerly Twitter) handle (no date mentioned)

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