A suicide bomber rammed a car loaded with explosives into a military convoy in Borno State’s Timbuktu triangle, killing five soldiers and injuring several others.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, also destroyed armored and logistics vehicles. Two senior military officers, a major and a lieutenant, were among those affected.
The troops were returning from a clearance operation that dislodged several insurgent camps and killed many terrorists when the attack happened.
The military had recently cleared multiple terrorist camps and thwarted drone attacks in the area as part of Operation Desert Sanity.
The operation recovered significant military equipment, including Baofeng radios, AK-47 magazines, and medical supplies.
The Military High Command affirmed its commitment to eliminating terrorist threats and restoring peace in the North East.
