IED event in Nigeria on Sun 2nd August 2026

Troops Discover, Destroy Two Improvised Explosive Devices Along Gwoza–Wala Road 

By Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison have discovered and safely destroyed two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted along the Gwoza–Wala Road in Borno State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the explosives were detected at about 8:50 a.m. on Aug. 2 during routine operations between Golf Bravo and Papa 2 locations along the road.

The sources said the troops immediately secured the area before an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed to the scene.

The EOD specialists successfully recovered and carried out a controlled in-situ detonation of the two IEDs, eliminating the threat without any casualties or damage.

Military sources said the operation prevented a potential attack on security personnel and civilian road users, noting that clearance and route-sanitisation operations remain ongoing across the North-East to deny terrorists the ability to emplace explosive devices on major supply routes.