By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
Troops of 222 Battalion have successfully foiled an attempted improvised explosive device (IED) attack and neutralised suspected terrorists along the strategic Maiduguri–Konduga–Kawuri road in Borno State.
The incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on April 2, when an ambush team positioned along the critical supply route sighted a group of suspected terrorists attempting to plant an explosive device. The troops swiftly closed in on the suspects and engaged them decisively.
Security sources said the troops deployed a rocket-propelled grenade during the engagement, triggering an explosion that neutralised members of the group believed to be part of an IED-laying unit targeting the busy corridor.
During a follow-up exploitation of the scene, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles. However, further detailed search of the area did not yield additional significant items.
The Maiduguri–Konduga–Kawuri axis remains a vital supply route for both military and civilian movement, with troops maintaining heightened surveillance to prevent attacks and ensure safe passage.
Sources added that troops’ morale and operational efficiency remain high, as monitoring and clearance operations continue across the area.
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