Kenya: Capacity consultations to strengthen Eastern Africa’s response to terrorist use of IEDs

The Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Use of Weaponsof the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) co-organized a capacity consultations workshop with the National Counter Terrorism Centre of Kenya (NCTC) from 28 to 29 January 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted Read More …

India: NSG conducts counter-IED training for J&K Police

The National Security Guard (NSG) successfully conducted a two-week advanced training programme on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) for personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Udhampur district, said officials. The National Security Guard (NSG) successfully conducted a two-week advanced Read More …

Nigeria: Army discovers improvised explosive devices in Abia forest

Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, have discovered improvised explosive devices in a forest at Umuchinma, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state. The discovery was made during intensified operations aimed Read More …

Nigeria: Police, Military dismantle IED planted by bandits

The Zamfara State Police Command has announced a successful dismantling of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga–Kuncin Kalgo axis, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was contained in a statement signed by Read More …

Iraq: ISIS strikes, suicide bombings, and arrests

Three suicide bombers detonated explosive belts as security forces attempted to arrest them in Al-Anbar province, preventing a potential attack. The blast wounded the head of the Executive Tasks Regiments of Iraq’s National Security Service. In Al-Latifiyah, south of Baghdad, Read More …

Thailand: More toilet timebombs defused in Pattani

Two timebombs were defused at the Pattani bus terminal in Muang district on Thursday after they were found hidden a toilet, with authorities saying they resembled previous finds at several petrol stations in the province. Police received a report from Read More …

Nigeria: Troops recover weapons, neutralise IEDs in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have intensified offensive operations against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), clearing multiple terrorist enclaves in the Kashimori axis of Borno State and recovering arms, logistics, and Read More …

Thailand: Bomb expert injured in blast at southern PTT station

An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist was injured while defusing bombs in a toilet at a petrol station in Muang district of this southern border province on Wednesday morning. Authorities reported that improvised explosive devices were found at three PTT Read More …

Israel: Police arrest individual suspected of preparing explosives, planning attack on IDF soldiers

An illegal resident from the West Bank was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of preparing explosives and carrying out “additional terror activity” targeting IDF soldiers, Israel Police said on Tuesday night. “The suspect was transferred for questioning by the Read More …

Bangladesh: Three arrested with 95 crude bombs in Shariatpur

Joint forces in a drive arrested three people and recovered 95 crude bombs from Poragachha Bepari Kandi village of Naria upazila in Shariatpur district on Monday. The arrestees were identified as Nasir Uddin Bachhu Peda, 55, son of Goni Peda, Read More …

Nigeria: Federal government to disrupt terrorists’ bomb-making supply chains

The Federal Government is planning to disrupt the supply chains that enable terrorist groups to manufacture improvised explosive devices as part of efforts to counter security threats across the country. The initiative is anchored on the development of a National Read More …

Philippines: Troops recover 13 firearms, IEDs in Camarines Sur operation

Joint troops from the Philippine Army’s 83rd Infantry Battalion and 2nd Infantry Battalion recovered 13 high-powered firearms, including one M60 machine gun and 12 M16 rifles, during an operation in the mountainous area of Barangay Guibahoy, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur. The Read More …

Nigeria: Police detain suspect with 954 pieces of explosive materials in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, known as Mustapha Mohammad, in connection with unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials. The State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Yazeed Abubakar, said that the arrest was made on January 27, 2027, Read More …

Malaysia: Police foiled 26 terror plots, including IED attacks on embassies and public sites, since 2012

The Counter Terrorism Division (E8) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Branch has succeeded in foiling 26 attempted terrorist and militant attacks in the country between 2012 to 2024, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Read More …

Kenya, Germany Strengthen Counter-IED and Peace Support Training

Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya made the remarks following a high-level visit by During the visit, the German delegation received a detailed briefing on HPSS’s role within the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), with particular emphasis on Explosive Ordnance Read More …

Nigeria: Troops Dismantle Terrorist Networks in Timbuktu Triangle, Foil Vehicle-Borne IED Attacks

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded significant operational gains in the ongoing military campaign across the Timbuktu Triangle, as sustained offensives continue to weaken and disrupt terrorist networks in the North East. The development was confirmed in a Read More …

Mexico: In 1 year, Michoacán authorities deactivated more than 1,600 improvised explosive devices

The number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) located, seized and deactivated by state authorities in Michoacán more than doubled last year, indicating that criminal groups’ use of the makeshift bombs is becoming more prevalent. According to data from the Michoacán Read More …

Canberra: Belconnen man charged in relation to 15 pipe bombs found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra

A 41-year-old man has been charged over the alleged manufacturing of pipe bombs found along footpaths in Canberra’s north this week. Fifteen explosive devices were found along the shore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen between Joynton Smith Drive and Ginninderra Read More …

Nigeria: Police intercept vehicle loaded with explosives in Katsina

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have intercepted a vehicle conveying a large cache of explosive materials at a checkpoint in Koza, Daura Local Government Area. In a statement on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, Read More …

Jammu and Kashmir: IED defused, drones spotted again

Security forces today recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around three kilograms in Manjakote area of Rajouri district. The recovery was made during an anti-terror operation launched in Kakora village under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station. Officials said Read More …