By Hadiza Galadima
On February 8, 2026, troops from the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army uncovered two locally fabricated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Umuchinma pipeline route, Isiala Ngwa North LGA of Abia State.
The discovery was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade, Capt Mazinho Atta.
The Devices recovered were constructed using 5kg gas cylinders, nails, water-gel explosives, and detonators.
Additional Recoveries were four empty cartridge cases and two bags of nails.
Part of Operation Eastern Sanity, aimed at curbing criminal activities linked to the proscribed IPOB.
Brig. Gen. A.M. Dikko commended the troops for their resilience, noting that while the area remains calm, it is “unpredictable.” Exploitation of the forest is currently ongoing to ensure total clearance.
