Boko Haram Bombers Ram Into Military Convoy in Borno, Kill Soldiers
- A suicide bomber rammed into a military convoy in the Timbuktu triangle in Borno State, killing five soldiers and injuring an unspecified number of troops
- Security sources confirmed that two senior military officers – a major and a lieutenant – were affected in the attack
- The troops were reportedly returning from a clearance operation that successfully dislodged several insurgent camps and killed many of them
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At least five Nigerian soldiers have been killed after a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a military convoy in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno State.
Security sources confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, noting that an unspecified number of troops sustained injuries in the attack. Two senior officers—a major and a lieutenant—were also affected.
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According to one of the soldiers who spoke on condition of anonymity, the suicide bomber used a vehicle packed with explosives to target the convoy, causing extensive damage to armoured and logistics vehicles deployed for ongoing military operations in the area.
“The attack caused significant damage to military equipment used for both offensive and defensive operations during the weeks-long clearance mission,” the source said.
The troops were reportedly returning from a successful clearance operation in which several terrorist camps were overrun, and insurgents neutralised when the attack occurred on Tuesday.
Another officer confirmed the fatalities, saying operations in the area were continuing despite the setback.
“Every operation comes with challenges, but we remain focused. Unfortunately, we lost five soldiers in the incident. The commander, Manga, is hale and hearty, and the operation is ongoing,” the officer said.
Daily Trust gathered that the remains of the fallen soldiers have been flown to Maiduguri, while injured personnel were evacuated for medical treatment.
Where is Timbuktu triangle
The Timbuktu Triangle is a known hotspot of insurgent activity in Borno State. The area previously witnessed an ambush in which Brigadier General Musa Uba was captured and later killed by terrorists.
The attack comes barely a day after troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), announced major successes in the same axis.
In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesman of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said troops, under Operation DESERT SANITY, had cleared multiple terrorist enclaves and repelled drone attacks.
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According to the statement, troops conducted intelligence-led operations across Chilaria, Garin Faruk and Abirma, with support from the Air Component of OPHK, which provided sustained Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance coverage.
Items recovered during the operations included communication devices, AK-47 magazines, assorted ammunition, terrorist flags, vehicles, medical supplies, food items, underground logistics facilities and petroleum dumps.
Lt-Col Uba added that troops came under armed drone attacks during the operation but successfully repelled the assaults and maintained momentum.
Despite the latest suicide attack, the military high command reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the offensive against terrorist groups in the North East, assuring that efforts to restore peace and protect civilians would continue.
Troops kill Boko Haram terrorists
Legit.ng earlier reported that troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have decisively dealt with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
The soldiers killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during a well-executed ambush in Sojiri and Kayamla communities, Borno State.
The Nigerian Army narrated how the troops disrupted a major Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics movement before killing the fighters.
Source: Legit.ng
