Suicide Bomber Strikes Military Convoy in Borno, Killing Five Soldiers
A suicide bomber struck a military convoy in the Timbuktu triangle area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and injuring an unspecified number of others, security sources confirmed. Two senior officers—a major and a lieutenant—were among those affected in the attack.
The troops had been returning from a clearance operation that successfully dismantled several insurgent camps and neutralized multiple militants. A soldier on the scene said, “The attack caused significant damage to military equipment used in weeks-long operations.”
An officer who spoke on condition of anonymity added, “Every operation comes with setbacks, but we overcame it. Unfortunately, we lost five soldiers in this incident. Manga is hale and hearty, and the operation continues. Armoured and logistics vehicles were destroyed when the van loaded with explosives rammed the convoy on Tuesday.”
The bodies of the fallen soldiers have been transported to Maiduguri, while the injured are receiving medical attention.
The Timbuktu triangle has previously been the site of deadly attacks, including the ambush and execution of Brigadier General Musa Uba.
On Monday, troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, reported clearing multiple terrorist camps and foiling drone attacks in the area.
