IED event in Nigeria on Sun 9th August 2026

Troops Recover IED Materials, ISWAP Medical Supplies During Clearance Operation in Kareto 

By Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have recovered improvised explosive device (IED) materials and a large quantity of medical supplies and drugs meant for ISWAP during a clearance operation in the Kareto general area of Borno State.

The operation was conducted on Sunday, Aug. 9, following credible intelligence that Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were hibernating within the area.

According to sources , troops of 5 Brigade, working alongside hybrid forces, mobilised to the area at about 10 a.m. following the intelligence.

The troops reportedly encountered suspected terrorists in the area, prompting the terrorists to retreat in confusion upon sighting the advancing security forces.

Operation HADIN KAI troops and allied forces are expected to sustain clearance operations and intelligence-driven patrols across the theatre to prevent terrorist elements from regrouping in the affected areas.