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| IED explosion killed nine Nigerian soldiers in Borno |
| 2026-01-06 |
Text: Video: Aftermath of the IED Explosion That Killed Nine Nigerian Soldiers in Borno. At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Boko Haram near Gubio in Borno State. The soldiers were travelling from Maiduguri and had stopped at a military camp on Saturday, intending to continue their journey the next day. Report confirmed the blast was caused by planted explosives, not a gunmen ambush. Eight soldiers died on Sunday from injuries sustained in the explosion, with another succumbing on Monday morning. More:
Text: Boko Haram is trending because the terrorists klled 9 Nigerian soldiers on Sunday with an IED, along Gumio, Borno. On Sunday evening, the vehicle transporting soldiers of 145 Damasak under 5-Brigade, travelling from Maiduguri town, triggered a road-bomb that inj/ured many, and killed 8 instantly. Some injured soldiers were immediately airlifted for treatment. Unfortunately, another injured officer died at the clinic this morning. Others life’s hang on probability, as many their injuries are severe. Although, the Nigerian army is yet to release a statement addressing the incident. But, a senior military source told reporters that, a preliminary investigations indicated that the explosive devices were planted by Boko Haram insurgents. More at the link |
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