Eight Soldiers Reportedly Killed in Suspected ISWAP IED Attack in Borno. At least eight Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed after their convoy struck an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by militants of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday as troops attached to the 24 Task Force Brigade, Dikwa, were returning to their base from Maiduguri.According to reports, the convoy ran into the explosive device during the journey, resulting in the deaths of the soldiers.ISWAP, a faction linked to the Islamic State, has continued to carry out attacks on military formations and civilian targets in parts of Nigeria’s North-East.As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Army had not officially confirmed the incident or disclosed the exact number of casualties. Further details are expected as investigations continue.
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