Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device in Mairari town along the Gajiram axis of Borno State.
The development was disclosed by counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on đť•Ź.
According to the report, the explosive device was detected around 9 am on April 17 by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal and route-scanning team deployed from a Forward Operating Base in the area.
Sources revealed that “the IED was found at the edge of the town’s exit gate,” raising concerns over the safety of civilians and security personnel using the route.
The EOD team subsequently carried out a controlled detonation of the device without any casualties. Following the operation, the area was thoroughly scanned to ensure that no additional explosives were present.
Preliminary findings suggest that the device may have been planted by insurgents prior to the deployment of troops to the location.
Security sources who spoke with Makama noted that such tactics are commonly used to target both civilians and military convoys.
Although the general security situation in the area was described as calm, sources warned that it remains unpredictable.
They added that ongoing military operations are focused on securing communities and safeguarding critical routes from potential threats.