Troops escape unhurt as MRAP hits terrorists’ IED in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai escaped unhurt after a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle struck a concealed Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during a patrol and civilian escort mission in Borno State.

The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday night by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who said the explosion occurred at about 8:50 a.m. on Monday in the Bulabulin general area of the state.

According to the post, troops of the 19 Battalion (Motorised)/25 Task Force Brigade Garrison were carrying out a major supply route (MSR) dominance patrol while escorting civilians when the lead MRAP hit an IED allegedly planted by terrorists.

The explosion damaged the vehicle’s front tyres, but none of the soldiers sustained injuries.

Reinforcement troops were immediately deployed to the scene to secure the area and provide support for the patrol team.

“The damaged tyres were later replaced, allowing the troops to continue their patrol and escort mission without further incident,” Makama wrote.

According to the report, the incident highlights the continued threat posed by improvised explosive devices used by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters to target security personnel and disrupt movement along major routes in the North-East.